64 11 213 Removing and installing/replacing heater/air conditioner fan

Necessary preliminary tasks 

• Remove BLOWER HOUSING .

Unlock plug connections (2) and (3) and disconnect.

Make sure motor supply lead is correctly laid in cable lead-through (2).

Detach fan housing upper section from fan housing lower section.

Fig 1: Identifying Screw And Plug Connections

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Release screws (1) on fan housing (2).

Release fan housing upper section from lower section.

Fig 2: Identifying Fan Housing Screws

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Release screws (1) on fan housing lower section (2).

Release retaining clip (3).

Fig 3: Identifying Fan Housing Lower Section Screws And Retaining Clip

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Remove intermediate cover (1) from blower housing lower section (2).

Fig 4: Identifying Fan Housing Lower Section And Intermediate Cover

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Fig 5: Identifying Fan Motor Holder, Blower Housing Lower Section And Blower Motor

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Take blower housing lower section (1) apart as pictured and remove blower motor (2).

Installation note:

Fan motor holder (3) must be seated as pictured on fan motor (2).

Fan motor holder (2) must be correctly seated with guides (4) in guide buffers (5).

Make sure fan motor supply lead (6) are correctly laid.

Installation note: 

Only on vehicles up to production dates from 09/2009 to 09/2010: 

On the lower section of fan housing (1) and  on gaiter (5), fill in the groove in labelled areas (2) and  (3) with sealant.

Department 8342 0 428 349). Remove excess sealant with brush from groove.

Fig 6: Assembling Blower After Applying Sealant

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