64 11 871 Removing and installing/replacing servodrive for blending flap (left)

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IMPORTANT: Servomotors must be re-addressed in the event of replacement!

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

Service functions:

Body
Heating and A/C function
Flap motors
Re-address flap motors

Necessary preliminary tasks:

Remove Trim For Instrument Panel At Bottom Left
E90/E91/E92/E93:
- Remove Panel For Pedal Assembly

NOTE: Lower instrument panel trim partially shown transparent.

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

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

Fig 1: Identifying Left Footwell Heating Duct And Adapter

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Installation :

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

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

Attach left footwell heating duct (1) in area (4) to heater/air conditioner. Make sure assembly is locked exactly at point (5).

Fig 2: Identifying Retainer, Footwell Heating Duct And Adapter

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Unfasten plug connection (1) and disconnect.

Release screws (2).

Detach servodrive for blending flap (3) in direction of arrow from heater/air conditioner (4).

Installation:

Place servodrive for blending flap (3) over guide pin (5).

Fig 3: Identifying Blending Flap Servodrive, Screws, Plug Connection And Guide Pin

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