BMW 7 Series: Overview Of Heater - A/C System Components
Fig. 136: Overview Of Heater And A/C System Components
- Condenser for air conditioner
- Drier insert for air conditioner
- Independent heater and attachment parts
- Water valve
- Heater - A/C system and attachment parts
- Fan and attachment parts
- Compressor
REMOVING AND INSTALLING OR REPLACING LEFT FRESH-AIR GRILLE
Necessary preliminary tasks
- Remove DECORATIVE STRIP ON INSTRUMENT PANEL ON LEFT
NOTE: Example graphic on the F01.
Release screws (1).
Pull out left fresh-air grille (2) towards front and unlock and disconnect plug
connection behind.
Remove left fresh-air grille (2).
Fig. 137: Removing Left Fresh-Air Grille And Screws
Installation:
Catches (1) of fresh-air grille (2) must not be damaged.
Make sure fresh-air grille (2) is correctly seated on fresh-air duct behind.
Fig. 138: Identifying Fresh-Air Grille And Catches
REMOVING AND INSTALLING/RENEWING REAR COMPARTMENT FRESH-AIR
GRILLE (BASIC A/C SYSTEM)
Installation
- Remove REAR CENTRE CONSOLE TRIM
NOTE: Example graphic on the F01.
Release screws (1).
Snap out retainers (2) and press out fresh-air grille (4) towards front.
Remove fresh-air grille (4) from center console trim (3).
Fig. 139: Identifying Fresh-Air Grille, Centre Console Trim And Screws
Installation
Retaining lugs and retainers must be correctly seated in associated guides
and must not be damaged.
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Necessary preliminary work
F01, F02, F03, F12, F13:
Remove DECORATIVE STRIP ON DASHBOARD IN MIDDLE
F07, F10, F11, F18:
Remove decorative strip on dashboard on right
IMPORTANT: Proceed with care
Overview Of Heater - A/C System Components
Fig. 148: Overview Of Heater And A/C System Components
Condenser for air conditioner
Drier insert for air conditioner
Independent heater and attachment
SEE MORE:
Ideal setting
Distance:
Distance (A) between lid and roof at front and rear must be the
same.
Insert special tool 00 9 341 between gasket and cover.
This check (sliding in and pulling out the special tool) must be subject to
tightness
Height:
Front - flush to 1 mm deeper
Rear -
WARNING: DANGER OF POISONING if oil is ingested/absorbed through the
skin!
RISK OF INJURY if oil comes into contact with eyes and skin!
IMPORTANT: Adhere to the utmost cleanliness. Do not allow any dirt to
enter the hydraulic
system.
Close off line connections with seal plugs.
Recycling
Catch and