BMW 7 Series: 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.
Installation:
Replace screws (1).
Take off holder (2).
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Fig. 61: 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. 62: Unclipping Connector Piece
Release screws (1).
Remove air vent duct (2).
If necessary, unlock and disconnect plug connections on actuator drives.
Installation: Ensure cable routing along air vent duct (2) is correct
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Fig. 63: Identifying Air Vent Duct And Screws
Release screws (1).
Remove servomotor (2) and unlock and disconnect plug connection (3).
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Fig. 64: Identifying Servomotor, Plug Connection And Screws
Release screws (1).
Remove servomotor (2) and unlock and disconnect plug connection (3).
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Fig. 65: 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
REPLACING ACTUATOR DRIVE FOR MIDDLE LEFT VENTILATION FLAP (HIGH A/C SYSTEM)
Necessary preliminary tasks
- Remove CENTRAL INFORMATION DISPLAY
Position of actuator drive:
OVERVIEW OF ACTUATOR DRIVES ON HEATER/AIR CONDITIONER
NOTE: For purposes of clarity, picture shows instrument panel removed.
Release screws (1).
Remove servomotor (2) and unlock and disconnect associated plug connection.
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Fig. 66: Identifying Servomotor 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
REPLACING ACTUATOR DRIVE FOR MIDDLE RIGHT VENTILATION FLAP (HIGH A/C SYSTEM)
Necessary preliminary tasks
- Remove CENTRAL INFORMATION DISPLAY
Position of actuator drive:
OVERVIEW OF ACTUATOR DRIVES ON HEATER/AIR CONDITIONER
Release screws (1).
Remove actuator drive (2).
Unlock plug connection (3) and disconnect.
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Fig. 67: 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
REPLACING ACTUATOR DRIVE FOR OUTER LEFT VENTILATION FLAP
Necessary preliminary work
- Remove INSTRUMENT PANEL TRIM
Position of actuator drive:
OVERVIEW OF ACTUATOR DRIVES ON HEATING AND AIR-CONDITIONING UNIT
Release screws (1).
Remove servomotor (2) and unlock and disconnect plug connection (3).
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Fig. 68: 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 OUTER RIGHT VENTILATION FLAP
Necessary preliminary work
- Remove INSTRUMENT PANEL TRIM
Position of actuator drive:
OVERVIEW OF ACTUATOR DRIVES ON HEATING AND AIR-CONDITIONING UNIT
Release screws (1).
Remove actuator drive (2) and unlock and disconnect plug connection (3).
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Fig. 69: Identifying Actuator Drive, 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 RECIRCULATED AIR FLAP
Necessary preliminary work
- REMOVE AUXILIARY ELECTRONICS BOX
Unlock plug connection (1) on automatic air recirculation control sensor (2) and disconnect.
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Fig. 70: Identifying Plug Connection On Automatic Air Recirculation Control
Sensor
Release screws (1) on blower housing cover (2).
Lift out blower housing cover.
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Fig. 71: Identifying Blower Housing Cover Screws
Release screws (1).
Unclip relay lever (2) with a suitable tool.
Remove actuator drive (3).
Unlock plug connection (4) and disconnect.
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Fig. 72: Identifying Actuator Drive, Relay Lever, 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 air conditioning function
- Flap motors
- Re-address flap motors
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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:
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Replacing Controller For Heating And A/C System Fan
Necessary preliminary tasks
Remove FAN HOUSING FOR HEATER/AIR CONDITIONER
Unlock plug connections (1) and disconnect.
Release screws (3).
Remove controller (2) towards top.
Fig. 89: Identifying
SEE MORE:
Vertical Dynamics Control (VDC)
Control Unit
Fig. 124: Identifying VDM
INDEX REFERENCE CHART
VDM
The location of the VDM control unit is dependent on the country in which the
vehicle is sold.
On left-hand drive vehicles the control unit is fitted inside the
passenger compartment near the right A-pillar
(as illustrated)
Intelligent Safety
Concept
Intelligent Safety enables central operation of the
driver assistance systems.
General information
Depending on how the vehicle is equipped, Intelligent
Safety consists of one or more systems
that can help prevent an imminent collision.
Front collision mitigation.
Evasion Assistant.
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