BMW 7 Series: Removing And Installing Fan Housing For Heater/Air Conditioner Fan
Necessary preliminary tasks
- Remove RIGHT/REAR SUSPENSION CROSS-BRACE.
- REMOVE auxiliary E box
Unlock plug connection (1) on AUC sensor (2) and disconnect.
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Fig. 8: Identifying Lock Plug Connection On AUC Sensor
Release screws (1) on fan housing cover (2).
Lift out fan housing cover.
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Fig. 9: Identifying Fan Housing Cover Screws
Release screws (1) on fan housing (2).
Unfasten plug connections (3) and disconnect.
Carefully feed out fan housing (2).
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Fig. 10: Identifying Fan Housing Screws And Fasten Plug Connections
REMOVING AND INSTALLING HEATER/AIR CONDITIONING SYSTEM
Necessary preliminary work
- Remove RADIO AND A/C CONTROL PANEL
REMOVING AND INSTALLING OR REPLACING OZONE GENERATOR (BEFORE 09/2010)
NOTE: The ozone generator was installed on vehicles built before 09/2010.
Necessary preliminary work:
- Remove UPPER INSTRUMENT PANEL STORAGE COMPARTMENT
Disconnect plug connection (1).
Unlock ozone generator (2) in direction of arrow and remove towards front from filter housing (3).
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Fig. 11: Disconnecting Plug Connection
Installation note: For purposes of clarity, illustration shows heating/air conditioning unit (1) removed.
Retaining lugs (3) on ozone generator (4) must be correctly engaged in guides on filter housing (3).
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Fig. 12: Identifying Retaining Lugs On Ozone Generator And Filter Housing
REMOVING AND INSTALLING/RENEWING CONTROLLER FOR REAR CABIN FAN
Necessary preliminary tasks
- Remove CENTRE ARMREST STORAGE COMPARTMENT
Unlock catch (1) and at same time slide controller (3) in direction of arrow in downward direction.
Remove controller (3) from rear cabin fan housing (4).
Unfasten plug connection (2) and disconnect.
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Fig. 13: Removing Controller From Rear Cabin Fan Housing
REMOVING AND INSTALLING/RENEWING VENTILATION TEMPERATURE SENSOR (CENTER FRESH-AIR GRILLE)
Necessary preliminary tasks
- Remove CAR INFOTAINMENT COMPUTER
Disconnect plug connection (1).
Turn temperature sensor (2) on plug socket in direction of arrow as far as it will go.
Remove temperature sensor (2) from center fresh-air grille (3).
Installation: Pay attention to lead sequence.
Make sure temperature sensor (2) is correctly engaged in middle fresh-air grille (3).
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Fig. 14: Turning Temperature Sensor On Plug Socket
REMOVING AND INSTALLING/REPLACING ACTUATOR DRIVE FOR DEFROSTING FLAP
Necessary preliminary tasks
- Remove CENTRAL INFORMATION DISPLAY
- Remove FRONT SPEAKER CARRIER
Position of actuator drive:
OVERVIEW OF ACTUATOR DRIVES ON HEATER/AIR CONDITIONER
Release screws (1).
Remove actuator drive (2) and unlock and disconnect plug connection (3).
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Fig. 15: Identifying Actuator Drive, Plug Connection And Screws
Replacement:
Servomotors must be re-addressed in the event of replacement! Addressing can only be carried out with the BMW diagnosis system.
Service functions:
- Body
- Heating and A/C function
- Flap motors
- Re-address flap motors
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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 a
Removing And Installing/Replacing Control Panel For Rear Cabin
A/C System
Necessary preliminary tasks:
Remove REAR CENTRE CONSOLE TRIM
Following operations relate exclusively to replacement.
NOTE: Example graphic on the F01.
Unlock catches (1).
Press out control panel o
Removing And Installing/Replacing Heating And Air-Conditioning Unit
Notes
WARNING: Danger of injury! Refrigerant circuit is under high
pressure! Avoid contact with refrigerant and refrigerant fluid.
Read and comply with safety information:
Follow safety informatio
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Heed the following when using the vehicle:
Owner's Manual.
Information on the vehicle. Do not remove
stickers.
Technical vehicle data.
The traffic, speed, and safety laws where the
vehicle is driven.
Vehicle documents and statutory documents
Warranty
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Positioning Of Multitrailer Hood For Maintenance And Repair Work
IMPORTANT: At least two persons are needed to install and remove the hood
from the
platform.
Before installing and removing the hood, secure the BMW multitrailer and the
entire combination against rolling. For this purpose, use the parking brake and
the chocks of the BMW multitrailer.
The hood ca
