64 11 872 Removing and installing/replacing servodrive for blending flap (right, automatic A/C)

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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 Right Glovebox With Housing
E87 only:
- Remove storage compartment

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

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

Fig 1: Identifying Right Footwell Heating Duct, Adapter And Right Rear Compartment Heating Duct

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Installation:

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

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

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

Fig 2: Identifying Right Footwell Heating Duct, Adapter, Locking Point And Right Rear Compartment Heating Duct

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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, Plug Connection, Heater/Air Conditioner And Guide Pin

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