64 11 839 Replacing servodrive for footwell flap (automatic A/C)

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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: Removing Right Footwell Heating Duct With Adapter

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Disconnect plug connection (1).

Release screws (2) and (3).

Detach bracket (4) complete with servo drives from heater/air conditioner (5).

Installation:

Make sure bracket (4) is correctly seated on heater/air conditioner (5).

Fig 2: Removing Bracket With Servo Drives From Heater/Air Conditioner

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Release screws (1).

Remove servodrive for footwell flap (2) from bracket (3).

Installation:

Place servodrive for footwell flap (2) over guide pin (4).

Fig 3: Identifying Footwell Flap, Bracket, Guide Pin And Guide Pin

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