BMW 7 Series: Replacing Interior Temperature Sensor Blower (A/C Control Panel)
Necessary preliminary work
- Remove RADIO AND IHKA CONTROLS
Release screws (1).
Tightening torque 61 31 2AZ.
NOTE: Use special tool 00 9 450 to tighten screws.
Remove fan (2) from IHKA controls (3).
Installation note: Make sure pins (4) are correctly located on fan (2).
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Fig. 101: Identifying Fan Pins, IHKA Controls And Screws
REPLACING INTERIOR TEMPERATURE SENSOR BLOWER (REAR AIR CONDITIONING CONTROL UNIT)
Necessary preliminary work
- Remove REAR CENTRE CONSOLE TRIM
Release screws (1).
Tightening torque 61 31 2AZ.
Remove fan (2) from IHKA controls (3).
Installation note: Use special tool 00 9 450 to tighten screws.
Make sure pins (4) are correctly located on fan (2).
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Fig. 102: Identifying Fan, IHKA Controls And Screws
REPLACING REAR PASSENGER COMPARTMENT A/C CONTROL PANEL FAN MOTOR
Necessary preliminary work:
- Remove REAR PASSENGER COMPARTMENT A/C CONTROL PANEL
Release screws (1).
Remove fan motor (3) from A/C control panel (2).
Installation note: Make sure pins (4) are correctly seated on fan motor (3).
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Fig. 103: Identifying A/C Control Panel With Screws, Pin And Fan Motor
REPLACING LEFT BLINDS ACTUATOR DRIVE
Necessary preliminary work
- Remove ALL LUGGAGE COMPARTMENT TRIM PANELS or from 11/2010, remove luggage compartment partition wall
Release screws (1).
Remove servomotor (2) and unlock and disconnect plug connection (3).
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Fig. 104: Identifying Servomotor, Plug Connection And Screws
REPLACING LEFT FLAP ACTUATOR DRIVE
Necessary preliminary work
- Remove ALL LUGGAGE COMPARTMENT TRIM PANELS or, from 11/2010 luggage compartment partition wall
Release screws (1).
Remove servomotor (2) and unlock and disconnect plug connection (3).
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Fig. 105: Identifying Servomotor, Plug Connection And Screws
REPLACING REAR AIR CONDITIONING CONTROL UNIT
Necessary preliminary tasks
- Remove all luggage compartment trim panels
- If necessary, remove cool box
Unfasten plug connection (1) and disconnect.
Release screw (2).
Remove control unit (3).
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Fig. 106: Identifying Plug Connection, Control Unit And Screw
REPLACING REAR PASSENGER COMPARTMENT A/C CONTROL PANEL FAN MOTOR
Necessary preliminary work
- Remove REAR PASSENGER COMPARTMENT A/C CONTROL PANEL
Release screws (1).
Remove fan motor (3) from A/C control panel (2).
Installation note: Make sure pins (4) are correctly seated on fan motor (3).
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Fig. 107: Identifying Fan Motor Pins And Screws
REPLACING RIGHT BLINDS ACTUATOR DRIVE
Necessary preliminary work
- Remove ALL LUGGAGE COMPARTMENT TRIM PANELS or from 11/2010, remove luggage compartment partition wall
Release screws (1).
Remove servomotor (2) and unlock and disconnect plug connection (3).
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Fig. 108: Identifying Servomotor, Plug Connection And Screws
REPLACING RIGHT FLAP ACTUATOR DRIVE
Necessary preliminary work
- Remove ALL LUGGAGE COMPARTMENT TRIM PANELS or, from 11/2010 remove luggage compartment partition wall
Release screws (1).
Remove servomotor (2) and unlock and disconnect plug connection (3).
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Fig. 109: Identifying Servomotor, Plug Connection And Screws
REPLACING TEMPERATURE SENSOR FOR HEATER
Necessary preliminary work
- Remove CAR INFOTAINMENT COMPUTER
Unclip temperature sensor (1) and disconnect associated plug connection.
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Fig. 110: Identifying Temperature Sensor
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Replacing Water Valve For Heater (N63)
Notes
WARNING: Scalding hazard!
Work on the cooling system may only be carried out when it has cooled
down.
NOTE: Clamp off coolant hoses on water valve.
Recycling
Coolant emerges when coolant lines a
Initializing Telestart Handheld Transmitter
NOTE: The Telestart hand-held transmitter must be initialized when:
Hand-held transmitter is replaced
Car Access System control unit is replaced
The auxiliary heating is switched on under an ambie
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Removing And Installing/Sealing Left Cylinder Head Cover (N63)
Necessary preliminary work
Remove ACOUSTIC COVER
Disconnect NEGATIVE BATTERY TERMINAL
Remove left CHARGE AIR COOLER
Remove INTAKE FILTER HOUSING
Remove EXPANSION TANK.
Remove coolant pipe from cylinder head cover (E71 only)
Remove coolant valve for heater feed line
Disconnect FUEL FEED LINE
Removing And Installing Complete Glass Slide/Tilt Sunroof (Frame)
Necessary preliminary work
Remove HEADLINING
NOTE:
Fold back both front seat backrests completely towards rear
Remove glass slide/tilt sunroof with aid of a second person.
Installation note:
Powerlok screws must be replaced and must not be reused
Powerlok screws are mechanical screw locks
