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

Special tools required: 

• 51 3 057

Necessary preliminary tasks: 

E46 and E83: 

Remove heater bulkhead. Refer to 51 71 080 REMOVING AND INSTALLING/REPLACING HEATER BULKHEAD .

E46 M43TU only: 

Remove cylinder head.

E46 M47, M47TU only: 

Remove complete wiper console.

Remove air cleaner element.

E46 M52TU, M54 only: 

Remove engine cover.

E46 M57 only: 

Remove intake air manifold.

E46 N42 only: 

Remove cylinder head.

Necessary preliminary tasks: 

E46 S54 only: 

Remove intake air manifold. Refer to 11 61 050 REMOVING AND INSTALLING INTAKE AIR MANIFOLD (S54) .

Detach hose (1) in direction of arrow from fitting (2).

Fig 1: Detaching Hose

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Remove cover strip (3) in direction of arrow from guide (4).

Pull lock (1) in direction of arrow and feed out flap (2).

Fig 2: Pulling Lock

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Unclip retainers (1).

Fig 3: Feeding Out Fan Cover

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Unscrew bolt (2).

Feed out fan cover (3).

Release screws (1).

Fig 4: Pulling Out Fan Cover

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Pull out fan cover (2).

Installation: 

Make sure fan cover (2) is correctly seated.

Unfasten plug connection and disconnect.

Fig 5: Unfastening Plug Connection

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Release retainer with special tool 51 3 057.

Installation: 

Bridge (1) must snap into place in opening (2) of fan motor.

Fig 6: Identifying Bridge

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Remove fan for heater - A/C unit towards front.

Fig 7: Removing Fan For Heater - A/C Unit

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Installation: 

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