64 11 865 Replacing actuator drive for recirculated air flap

Necessary preliminary tasks 

• REMOVE AUXILIARY ELECTRONICS BOX .
• Remove RIGHT/REAR SUSPENSION CROSS-BRACE .

Unlock plug connection (1) on automatic air recirculation control sensor (2) and disconnect.

Fig 1: Identifying Lock Plug Connection On AUC Sensor

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Release screws (1) on blower housing cover (2).

Lift out blower housing cover.

Fig 2: Identifying Fan Housing Cover Screws

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Release screws (1).

Unclip relay lever (2) with a suitable tool.

Remove actuator drive (3).

Unlock plug connection (4) and disconnect.

Fig 3: Identifying Actuator Drive, Relay Lever, Plug Connection And Screws

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Replacement: 

Servomotors must be readdressed in the event of replacement!

Addressing can only be carried out with the BMW diagnosis system.

Service functions:

• Body
• Heating and air conditioning function
• Flap motors
• Readdress flap motors

Necessary preliminary tasks 

• REMOVE AUXILIARY ELECTRONICS BOX
• Remove RIGHT/REAR SUSPENSION CROSS-BRACE .

Unlock plug connection (1) on automatic air recirculation control sensor (2) and disconnect.

Fig 1: Identifying Lock Plug Connection On AUC Sensor

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Release screws (1) on blower housing cover (2).

Lift out blower housing cover.

Fig 2: Identifying Fan Housing Cover Screws

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Release screws (1).

Unclip relay lever (2) with a suitable tool.

Remove actuator drive (3).

Unlock plug connection (4) and disconnect.

Fig 3: Identifying Actuator Drive, Relay Lever, Plug Connection And Screws

Courtesy of BMW OF NORTH AMERICA, INC.

Replacement: 

Servomotors must be readdressed in the event of replacement!

Addressing can only be carried out with the BMW diagnosis system.

Service functions:

• Body
• Heating and air conditioning function
• Flap motors
• Readdress flap motors