64 12 120 Removing and installing/replacing intake muffler for independent/auxiliary heater
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2005 BMW 545i and 2004 BMW 545i. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
Necessary Preliminary Tasks:
- Remove left front wheel. Refer to 36 10 300 REMOVING OR INSTALLING FRONT OR REAR WHEEL .
- Remove front left wheel arch lining. Refer to 51 71 040 REMOVING AND INSTALLING/REPLACING FRONT LEFT OR RIGHT WHEEL ARCH COVER .
- Remove left underbody paneling. Refer to 51 47 ... REMOVING AND INSTALLING/REPLACING LEFT OR RIGHT UNDERBODY PANELING .
Disconnect plug connections (1) and (2).
IMPORTANT:
To avoid damaging the independent heater, it is absolutely essential to adhere to the following connecting sequence for the plug connections during installation:
- Plug connection (1)
- Plug connection (2)
Release screws (3).
Fold independent heater (4) in direction of arrow to one side.
Installation:
Make sure exhaust pipe of independent heater (4) is correctly seated in muffler (5).
Detach cable strap (1).
Release spring clip (2) and detach corrugated tube from independent/auxiliary heater.
Remove intake muffler for independent/auxiliary heater (3).