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
Microfilter
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
SEE MORE:
Removing And Installing/Replacing Auxiliary Water Pump
Notes
WARNING: Danger of scalding!
Only perform this work after engine has cooled down.
Recycling
Coolant emerges when coolant lines are detached. Have a suitable collecting
container ready.
Catch and dispose of emerging coolant.
Observe country-specific waste disposal regulations.
Necessary preli
System Overview
Components in the Vehicle
Fig. 137: Identifying DCC, ACC Stop & Go Components, F01/F02 (View From
Front)
DCC/ACC STOP AND GO SYSTEM COMPONENTS REFERENCE CHART
Electronic transmission control module
Engine control system
Short-range radar sensor (SRR), right
Long-range radar sensor (LRR)
