64 11 200 Removing and installing / replacing heater (heater)

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2003 BMW 525i, 2002 BMW 525i, and 2001 BMW 525i. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

Unfasten clip from right and left air ducts, twist air duct and lift out.

Fig 1: Releasing Right & Left Air Duct Clips

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Installation:

Fit air duct to end wall, twist and then insert in bottom of microfilter.

Fig 2: Fitting Air Duct To End Wall & Inserting In Microfilter Bottom

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Unfasten clips (1 to 3) and remove water hoses. Carefully blow out lines to clear remaining coolant from heater.

Fig 3: Removing Water Hoses

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Unfasten screws on end wall.

Fig 4: Releasing Screws On End Wall

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Remove trim on upper section of instrument panel,

Refer to 51 45 050 REMOVING AND INSTALLING TRIM FOR UPPER SECTION OF INSTRUMENT PANEL .

Remove complete oddments tray,

refer to 51 16 200 REMOVING AND INSTALLING ODDMENTS TRAY .

Remove right glovebox,

refer to 51 16 360 REMOVING AND INSTALLING RIGHT GLOVE BOX .

Unfasten right transverse reinforcement.

Fig 5: Loosening Right Transverse Reinforcement

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Unfasten transverse reinforcement on right and left sides of center console.

Fig 6: Loosening Transverse Reinforcement On Right & Left Sides Of Center Console

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Unfasten left transverse reinforcement.

Fig 7: Loosening Left Transverse Reinforcement

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Unfasten steering column from transverse reinforcement and lower steering column.

Fig 8: Loosening Steering Column From Transverse Reinforcement & Lower Steering Column

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Unfasten all cable ties on the transverse reinforcement and lift out transverse reinforcement.

Fig 9: Loosening Cable Ties On Transverse Reinforcement

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Unfasten expanding rivet and lift out air duct from rear compartment.

Fig 10: Loosening Expanding Rivet & Removing Air Duct From Rear Compartment

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Unfasten screws, detach plug connection from heating and lift out heater.

Fig 11: Releasing Screws & Disconnecting Plug Connection From Heating

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