BMW 7 Series: Replacing Actuator Drive For Left Footwell Flap
Necessary preliminary tasks
- Remove INSTRUMENT PANEL TRIM
Position of actuator drive:
OVERVIEW OF ACTUATOR DRIVES ON HEATING AND AIR-CONDITIONING UNIT
Release screws (1) and remove grounding cable.
Installation note: Replace screws (1).
Take off holder (2).
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Fig. 53: Identifying Holder And Screws
Unclip connector piece (1) and slide downwards.
Installation note: Latching of connector piece (1) must be felt.
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Fig. 54: Unclipping Connector Piece
Release screws (1).
Feed out left footwell air outlet duct (2).
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Fig. 55: Identifying Left Footwell Air Outlet Duct And Screws
Release screws (1).
Remove servomotor (2) and unlock and disconnect plug connection (3).
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Fig. 56: Identifying Servomotor, Plug Connection And Screws
Replacement:
Servomotors must be readdressed in the event of replacement! Addressing can only be carried out with the BMW diagnosis system.
Service functions:
- Body
- Heating and air conditioning function
- Flap motors
- Readdress flap motors
REPLACING ACTUATOR DRIVE FOR LEFT REAR CABIN BLENDING FLAP
Necessary preliminary tasks
- Remove INSTRUMENT PANEL TRIM
Position of actuator drive:
OVERVIEW OF ACTUATOR DRIVES ON HEATER/AIR CONDITIONER
Release screws (1) and remove grounding cable.
Installation:
Replace screws (1).
Take off holder (2).
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Fig. 57: Identifying Holder And Screws
Unclip connector piece (1) and slide downwards.
Installation: Latching of connector piece (1) must be felt.
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Fig. 58: Unclipping Connector Piece
Release screws (1).
Feed out air outlet duct (2) Installation: Ensure correct cable routing air outlet duct (2).
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Fig. 59: Identifying Air Outlet Duct And Screws
Release screws (1).
Remove servomotor (2) and unlock and disconnect plug connection (3).
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Fig. 60: Identifying Servomotor, 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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Replacing Actuator Drive For Left Rear Cabin Footwell Flap (High
A/C System)
Necessary preliminary tasks
Remove INSTRUMENT PANEL TRIM
Position of actuator drive:
OVERVIEW OF ACTUATOR DRIVES ON HEATER/AIR CONDITIONER
Release screws (1) and remove grounding cable.
Installatio
Replacing Actuator Drive For Right Footwell Flap
Necessary preliminary tasks
Remove INSTRUMENT PANEL TRIM
Position of actuator drive:
OVERVIEW OF ACTUATOR DRIVES ON HEATER/AIR CONDITIONER
Release screws (1).
Take off holder (2).
Fig. 73: Identif
Replacing Actuator Drive For Right Rear Cabin Footwell Flap (High
A/C System)
Necessary preliminary tasks
Remove trim for instrument panel, bottom right.
Position of actuator drive:
OVERVIEW OF ACTUATOR DRIVES ON HEATER/AIR CONDITIONER
Release screws (1).
Installation:
Repla
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Notes
WARNING: Risk of scalding!
The repair work on the cooling system should only be carried out on an
engine that has cooled down!
IMPORTANT: Lifetime coolant filling:
Never reuse used coolant!
When replacing and removing components which rely on the corrosion
protection effect of the coolant, it
Replacing Rear Left Or Right Ride Height Sensor
IMPORTANT: Observe SAFETY INFORMATION for raising the vehicle
IMPORTANT: Read and comply with notes on PROTECTION AGAINST ELECTROSTATIC
DISCHARGE (ESD PROTECTION).
Unfasten plug connection (1) and disconnect.
Fig. 125: Identifying Rear Left/Right Ride-Height Sensor Plug Connections
Release nut (2)
