BMW 7 Series: Overview Of Heater - A/C System Components
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Fig. 136: Overview Of Heater And A/C System Components
- Condenser for air conditioner
- Drier insert for air conditioner
- Independent heater and attachment parts
- Water valve
- Heater - A/C system and attachment parts
- Fan and attachment parts
- Compressor
REMOVING AND INSTALLING OR REPLACING LEFT FRESH-AIR GRILLE
Necessary preliminary tasks
- Remove DECORATIVE STRIP ON INSTRUMENT PANEL ON LEFT
NOTE: Example graphic on the F01.
Release screws (1).
Pull out left fresh-air grille (2) towards front and unlock and disconnect plug connection behind.
Remove left fresh-air grille (2).
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Fig. 137: Removing Left Fresh-Air Grille And Screws
Installation: Catches (1) of fresh-air grille (2) must not be damaged.
Make sure fresh-air grille (2) is correctly seated on fresh-air duct behind.
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Fig. 138: Identifying Fresh-Air Grille And Catches
REMOVING AND INSTALLING/RENEWING REAR COMPARTMENT FRESH-AIR GRILLE (BASIC A/C SYSTEM)
Installation
- Remove REAR CENTRE CONSOLE TRIM
NOTE: Example graphic on the F01.
Release screws (1).
Snap out retainers (2) and press out fresh-air grille (4) towards front.
Remove fresh-air grille (4) from center console trim (3).
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Fig. 139: Identifying Fresh-Air Grille, Centre Console Trim And Screws
Installation
Retaining lugs and retainers must be correctly seated in associated guides and must not be damaged.
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Removing And Installing/Replacing Center Fresh Air Grille
Necessary preliminary work
F01, F02, F03, F12, F13:
Remove DECORATIVE STRIP ON DASHBOARD IN MIDDLE
F07, F10, F11, F18:
Remove decorative strip on dashboard on right
IMPORTANT: Proceed with care
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Overview Of Heater - A/C System Components
Fig. 148: Overview Of Heater And A/C System Components
Condenser for air conditioner
Drier insert for air conditioner
Independent heater and attachment
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Replacing Pipes For Air Springs
WARNING: Risk of injury!
Drain the air spring system before carrying out any work on the air supply
unit, air pipes and air springs! Danger of injury if this instruction is not
complied with!
Risk of damage!
Extreme cleanliness must be ensured in the connection area of the pipes during
removal and
Vehicle identification
number
Engine compartment
The vehicle identification number can be found
in the engine compartment, on the right-hand
side of the vehicle.
Windshield
The vehicle identification number can also be
found behind the windshield.
iDrive
It is also possible to display the vehicle identification
number via iDr
