64 11 850 Replacing servodrive for rear compartment flap

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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 , bottom right. See 51 45 181 REMOVING AND INSTALLING/REPLACING BOTTOM RIGHT TRIM FOR INSTRUMENT PANEL .

Unfasten plug connection (1) and disconnect.

Release screws (2).

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

Installation:

Place servodrive for rear compartment flap (3) exactly onto heater/air conditioner (4).

Fig 1: Identifying Rear Compartment Flap And Air Conditioner

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