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BMW 7 Series (F01/F02) 2008-2015 Service Manual / Electrical Drives / Drive, Heating/Ventilation/Air Conditioning

BMW 7 Series: Drive, Heating/Ventilation/Air Conditioning

REPLACING FAN FOR THIGH SUPPORT ON FRONT SEAT

Necessary preliminary tasks

  • Remove padding for thigh support.

Remove separating net (1).

Lift out fan (2).

Drive, Heating/Ventilation/Air Conditioning
Fig. 51: Identifying Front Seat Thigh Support Fan And Separating Net

REPLACING FANS FOR BACKREST ON FRONT SEAT

Necessary preliminary tasks

  • Partially remove backrest cover:
    • Normal, Electric
    • Comfort

NOTE: For purposes of clarity, picture shows backrest padding and backrest cover removed.

Remove dividing net (1) towards top.

Drive, Heating/Ventilation/Air Conditioning
Fig. 52: Identifying Front Seat Backrest Fan Dividing Net

Remove fans (1) towards top.

Installation: Make sure fans have correct cable routing (2) (cables point to each other).

Drive, Heating/Ventilation/Air Conditioning
Fig. 53: Identifying Front Seat Backrest Fan With Cable Routings

NOTE:

  • Carry out FUNCTION CHECK WITH ADAPTER CABLE

REPLACING FANS FOR SEAT CUSHION ON FRONT SEAT

Necessary preliminary tasks

  • Partially remove SEAT COVER FOR DRIVER'S OR PASSENGER SEAT
  • ECE version: If necessary, remove SENSOR MAT (SEAT OCCUPANCY MAT)
  • US version:

If necessary, remove sensor mat (OC3 mat)

NOTE: For purposes of clarity, picture shows seat padding and seat cover removed.

Raise separating net (1).

Pull faulty fans (2) out of seat padding slightly and disconnect plug connections behind.

Drive, Heating/Ventilation/Air Conditioning
Fig. 54: Identifying Front Seat Cushion Fans With Dividing Net

NOTE:

  • Carry out FUNCTION CHECK WITH ADAPTER CABLE

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