BMW 7 Series: Overview Of Heater - A/C System Components

Fig. 136: Overview Of Heater And A/C System Components

1. Condenser for air conditioner
2. Drier insert for air conditioner
3. Independent heater and attachment parts
4. Water valve
5. Heater - A/C system and attachment parts
6. Fan and attachment parts
7. 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).

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.

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).

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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