64 11 829 Replacing actuator drive of ventilation flaps

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Necessary preliminary tasks:

Remove RIGHT GLOVEBOX WITH HOUSING

Unfasten plug connection (1) and disconnect.

Unfasten screws (2).

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

Installation:

Place servodrive for ventilation flaps (3) over guide pin (5).

Fig 1: Removing Ventilation Flaps Servodrive And Guide Pin

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Replacement:

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