64 11 213 Removing and installing/replacing heater - A/C unit fan

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Necessary preliminary tasks:

Remove trim panel for pedal assembly, refer to 51 45 185 REMOVING AND INSTALLING/REPLACING TRIM FOR PEDAL ASSEMBLY .
Remove right glovebox with housing, refer to 51 16 366 REMOVING AND INSTALLING RIGHT GLOVEBOX WITH HOUSING (WITHOUT ACTIVE KNEE PROTECTION) .
Remove bottom right instrument panel trim, refer to 51 45 181 REMOVING AND INSTALLING/REPLACING BOTTOM RIGHT TRIM FOR INSTRUMENT PANEL .
Remove storage compartment, refer to 51 16 200 REMOVING AND INSTALLING STORAGE COMPARTMENT .
Remove audio system controller, refer to 65 12 200 REMOVING AND INSTALLING (REPLACING) AUDIO SYSTEM CONTROLLER , remove Car Communication Computer, refer to 65 83 010 REMOVING AND INSTALLING/REPLACING CAR COMMUNICATION COMPUTER .

Release screws (3) and (4).

Remove middle function carrier (5) in direction of arrow.

Fig 1: Removing Middle Function Carrier In Direction Of Arrow

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Installation:

Make sure middle function carrier (5) is correctly seated.

Ensure correct cable routing.

Disconnect left air duct (1) in direction of arrow (2) and (3).

Fig 2: Disconnecting Left Air Duct In Direction Of Arrow

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Installation:

Make sure right air duct (1) is correctly seated.

Disconnect right air duct (1) in direction of arrow (2) and (3).

Fig 3: Disconnecting Right Air Duct In Direction Of Arrow

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Installation:

Make sure right air duct (1) is correctly seated.

Unlock plug (1) and remove.

Release screws (2).

Remove cover (3) in direction of arrow.

Installation:

Ensure correct cable routing.

Make sure seal is correctly seated in cover (3).

Fig 4: Ensuring Correct Cable Routing

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Release screws (1).

Remove fan for heater - A/C unit (2) in direction of arrow.

Fig 5: Removing Fan For Heater - A/C In Direction Of Arrow

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Installation:

Make sure fan for heater - A/C unit (2) is correctly seated.

Replacement:

Unlock controller for heater - A/C unit fan (1) with a suitable screwdriver (2) and remove.

Unlock plug connections (3) and disconnect.

Fig 6: Unlocking Controller For Heater - A/C Unit Fan With A Suitable Screwdriver

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Installation:

Make sure controller for heater - A/C unit fan (1) is correctly seated.