64 11 868 Removing and installing/replacing actuator drive for defrosting flap

Necessary preliminary tasks: 

• Remove CENTRAL INFORMATION DISPLAY BACK COVER
• Remove FRONT MID-RANGE SPEAKER

Position of actuator drive: 

OVERVIEW OF ACTUATOR DRIVES ON HEATING AND AIR CONDITIONING SYSTEM 

Release screws (1).

Remove actuator drive (3) and unlock and disconnect plug connection (2).

Fig 1: Identifying Actuator Drive 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