64 11 857 Replacing actuator drive for left rear cabin footwell flap (High A/C system)

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Necessary preliminary tasks:

Remove INSTRUMENT PANEL TRIM

Position of actuator drive:

OVERVIEW OF ACTUATOR DRIVES ON HEATER/AIR CONDITIONER

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: Latching Of Connecting Piece

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Release screws (1).

Remove air vent duct (2).

If necessary, unlock and disconnect plug connections on actuator drives.

Installation note:

Ensure cable routing along air vent duct (2) is correct

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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Release screws (1).

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

Fig 5: Identifying Servomotor, Plug Connection And Screws

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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