BMW 7 Series: 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: Replace screws (1).

Take off holder (2).

Fig. 81: Identifying Holder And Screws

Unclip connector piece (1) and slide downwards.

Installation: Latching of connector piece (1) must be felt.

Fig. 82: Unclipping Connector Piece

Release screws (1).

Remove air vent duct (2).

Installation: Ensure cable routing along air vent duct (2) is correct

Fig. 83: Identifying Air Vent Duct And Screws

Release screws (1).

Remove servomotor (2) and unlock and disconnect plug connection (3).

Fig. 84: 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 RIGHT STRATIFICATION FLAP

Necessary preliminary work

• Remove INSTRUMENT PANEL TRIM

Position of actuator drive:

OVERVIEW OF ACTUATOR DRIVES ON HEATING AND AIR-CONDITIONING UNIT

Disconnect plug connection (1).

Unlock ozone generator (2) in direction of arrow and remove towards front from filter housing (3).

Fig. 85: Disconnecting Plug Connection

Release screws (1).

Remove actuator drive (2) and unlock and disconnect plug connection (3).

Fig. 86: Identifying Actuator Drive 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 BLOWER FOR AUTOMATIC REAR AIR-CONDITIONING SYSTEM

Necessary preliminary work

• Remove CONTROLLER FOR REAR AIR CONDITIONING BLOWER

NOTE: For purposes of clarity, the automatic rear air-conditioning system is shown in the following operations with the component removed.

Pull condensation water drain hose (1) in direction of arrow out of gaiter.

Installation: Condensation water drain hose must be inserted up to marking in gaiter.

Unfasten plug connection (1) and disconnect.

Snap associated plug housing out of blower cover (3).

Release screws (4).

Remove blower cover (3).

Fig. 87: Pulling Condensation Water Drain Hose In Direction

Feed out motor supply lead incl. grommet (5).

Release screw (1), snap out blower motor (2) in direction of arrow and remove in upward direction.

Fig. 88: Removing Blower Motor And Screw

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