64 11 840 Replacing actuator drive for left footwell flap

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Necessary preliminary tasks:

Remove INSTRUMENT PANEL TRIM

Position of actuator drive:

OVERVIEW OF ACTUATOR DRIVES ON HEATING AND AIR-CONDITIONING UNIT

Release screws (1) and remove grounding cable.

Installation note:

Replace screws (1).

Take off holder (2).

Fig 1: Identifying Holder And Screws

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Unclip connector piece (1) and slide downwards.

Installation note:

Latching of connector piece (1) must be felt.

Fig 2: Unclipping Connector Piece

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Release screws (1).

Feed out left footwell air outlet duct (2).

Fig 3: Identifying Left Footwell Air Outlet Duct And Screws

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Release screws (1).

Remove servomotor (2) and unlock and disconnect plug connection (3).

Fig 4: Identifying Servomotor, Plug Connection And Screws

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Replacement:

Servomotors must be readdressed in the event of replacement!

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

Service functions:

Body
Heating and air conditioning function
Flap motors
Readdress flap motors