64 11 865 Replacing actuator drive for recirculated air flap (vehicles with N55 engine)

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Necessary preliminary work:

Remove RIGHT/REAR SUSPENSION CROSS-BRACE

Unlock and disconnect all plug connections.

Unlatch connector housing (1 and 2) from guide of auxiliary E-box (3).

Fig 1: Identifying Connector Housing From Guide Of Auxiliary E-Box

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Release screw (1).

Carefully unlock retaining hook (2) while lifting E-box3 and simultaneously pulling forward

Installation note:

Ensure guide lug (2) sit correctly in the respective recesses of the fan housing.

Fig 2: Identifying Retaining Hook, Guide Lug And Screw

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Unlock plug connection (1) on automatic air recirculation control sensor (2) and disconnect.

Fig 3: Identifying Plug Connection On Automatic Air Recirculation Control Sensor

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Release screws (1) on fan housing cover (2).

Lift out fan housing cover.

Fig 4: Identifying Fan Housing Cover Screws

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Release screws (1).

Unclip relay lever (2) with a suitable tool.

Remove actuator drive (3).

Unlock plug connection (4) and disconnect.

Fig 5: Identifying Actuator Drive, Relay Lever, 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 air conditioning function
Flap motors
Re-address flap motors