64 11 856 Removing and installing/replacing servodrive for central kinematics (A/C control)

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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

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: Disconnecting Footwell Heating Duct

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Unfasten plug connection (1) and disconnect.

Release screws (2).

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

Installation:

Place servodrive for central kinematics (3) over guide pin (5).

Fig 2: Identifying Heater/Air Conditioner, Plug Connection With Screws

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