Replacing actuator drive for rear compartment flap

Necessary preliminary tasks: 

• Remove TRIM PANEL FOR PEDAL MECHANISM .

Detach left footwell heating duct (1) in area (2) in direction of arrow.

Detach left footwell heating duct (1) with adapter (3) from heating and air conditioning and remove in direction of arrow from left rear compartment heating duct (4).

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Installation note: 

Make sure clamp (2) is correctly seated on left footwell heating duct (1).

Insert footwell heating duct (1) with adapter (3) in rear compartment heating duct (4).

Attach footwell heating duct (1) in area (4) to heating and air-conditioning unit. Make sure assembly is locked exactly at point (5).

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Release screws (1).

Unlock plug connection (4) and disconnect.

Remove actuator drive (2).

Installation note: 

Make sure actuator drive (2) is correctly seated in guide (3).

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

Service functions:

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