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

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Up to 03/2000:

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

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: Releasing Right Footwell Air Duct

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Disconnect connector (2).

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

Fig 3: Removing Servodrive (1 Of 2)

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From 03/2000:

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

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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