64 11 825 Replacing servodrive of recirculated air flaps (automatic A/C)

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.

Up to 03/2000:

Remove glovebox on right. See 51 16 360 REMOVING AND INSTALLING RIGHT GLOVE BOX

Release screws (1).

Pull cover on glovebox on left (2) in direction of arrow out of guides (3) and remove.

Fig 1: Removing Left Glovebox Cover

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Unclip air duct for right footwell (1) and pull out in direction of arrow.

Fig 2: Removing Right Footwell Air Duct

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Disconnect connector (2).

Unclip lock (1) and remove servodrive (3) in direction of arrow.

From 03/2000:

Remove trim for pedal assembly. See 51 45 185 REMOVING AND INSTALLING/REPLACING TRIM FOR PEDAL ASSEMBLY

Fig 3: Removing Servodrive (1 Of 2)

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Unclip lock (2) and pull out servodrive (3) in direction of arrow.

Disconnect plug connection (1).

Fig 4: Removing Servodrive (2 Of 2)

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All:

Installation:

If necessary, align shaft of recirculated air flaps to position of servodrive.

Fig 5: Identifying Servodrive

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