64 11 378 Removing and installing/replacing heater/air conditioner operator unit (version with CCC/ASK)

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2010 BMW M3, 2009 BMW M3, and 2008 BMW M3. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

Special tools required:

00 9 340

See MAINTENANCE AND GENERAL INFORMATION - SPECIAL TOOLS .

IMPORTANT: Read and comply with notes on protection against electrostatic damage (ESD protection) ! See 61 35 ... NOTES ON ESD PROTECTION (ELECTRO STATIC DISCHARGE) .

Car Communication Computer (CCC)

Audio System Kontroller / Controller (ASK)

Necessary preliminary tasks:

Remove right decorative trim on instrument panel . See 51 45 181 REMOVING AND INSTALLING/REPLACING BOTTOM RIGHT TRIM FOR INSTRUMENT PANEL .

NOTE: Unclip the heater/air conditioner operator unit (2) by simultaneously

levering out using special tool 00 9 340
pulling on the relevant control button (3).

Fit special tool 00 9 340 on either side as illustrated.

Unclip heater/air conditioner operator unit (2) complete with trim (1) at fastening points (4) and pull back.

Unlock associated plug connections and disconnect.

Remove heater/air conditioner operator unit (2) complete with trim (1).

Fig 1: Identifying Heater And Air Conditioner Operator Unit

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Replacement:

Carefully unclip operator unit trim (1) at inner retaining points (2) only.

IMPORTANT: Risk of damage to operator unit!

Fig 2: Identifying Unit Trim

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Carefully unclip operator unit trim (1) at outer retaining points (2) only.

Remove trim (1) from operator unit (3).

IMPORTANT: Risk of damage to operator unit (3)!

Fig 3: Identifying Trim And Operator Unit

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Replacement:

Carry out programming/coding .