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

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2003 BMW 530i, 2002 BMW 530i, and 2001 BMW 530i. 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: Removing Right And Left Air Ducts

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Installation:

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

Fig 2: Installing Right And Left Air Ducts

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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: Unfastening 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: Removing Right Transverse Reinforcement

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

Fig 6: Unfastening Transverse Reinforcement On Right And Left Sides Of Center Console

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Unfasten left transverse reinforcement.

Fig 7: Unfastening Left Transverse Reinforcement

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Unfasten steering column from transverse reinforcement and lower steering column.

Fig 8: Unfastening Steering Column From Transverse Reinforcement

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

Fig 9: Removing Transverse Reinforcement

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

Fig 10: Removing Rear Compartment Air Duct

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

Fig 11: Removing Heater Unit

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