64 11 772 Removing and installing/replacing the rear fan completely
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2003 BMW X5 and 2002 BMW X5. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
Remove oddments tray, refer to 51 16 220 REPLACING TRIMS FOR CENTER CONSOLE .
Disconnect plug connection (1) and unclip cable (2). Unfasten screws (3).
Slide rear compartment fan (4) forwards. Feed out air duct for rear compartment and lift out rear compartment fan (4).
Installation:
Snap retaining lug on underside of rear compartment place into mount.