BMW 7 Series: Removing And Installing/Replacing Control Panel For Rear Cabin A/C System

Necessary preliminary tasks:

• Remove REAR CENTRE CONSOLE TRIM

Following operations relate exclusively to replacement.

NOTE: Example graphic on the F01.

Unlock catches (1).

Press out control panel of rear cabin A/C system (3) downwards and remove from center console trim.

Installation: Catches (1) and (2) must perceptibly snap into corresponding guides.

Fig. 21: Identifying Rear Cabin A/C System And Catches

Replacement

• Modify FAN MOTOR
• Carry out VEHICLE PROGRAMMING AND ENCODING

REMOVING AND INSTALLING/REPLACING EXPANSION VALVE FOR REAR AIR CONDITIONER

Notes

Necessary preliminary tasks:

• Remove REAR AIR CONDITIONER

Release screws (1) on flange holder (2).

Installation: Make sure flange holder (2) is correctly seated in associated guide on rear air conditioner housing.

Fig. 22: Identifying Flange Holder Screws

Pull condensation water drain hose (1) out of gaiter (4).

Unscrew nuts (2).

Remove flange (3) incl. holder and gaiter (4).

Installation: Valve openings must be fully exposed and must not be covered either by flange (3) or the flange holder.

Fig. 23: Identifying Condensation Water Drain Hose, Flange And Nuts

Release screws (1) and carefully remove expansion valve (2).

Tightening torque 64 53 6AZ.

Installation: Replace sealing rings.

Use special tool 00 9 030 to mount sealing rings without damaging them.

Fig. 24: Identifying Expansion Valve And Screws

REMOVING AND INSTALLING/REPLACING HEATER/AIR CONDITIONER FAN

Necessary preliminary work

• Remove FAN HOUSING

Unlock plug connections (2) and (3) and disconnect.

Make sure motor supply lead is correctly laid in cable lead-through (2).

Detach fan housing upper section from fan housing lower section.

Fig. 25: Identifying Lock Plug Connections And Screws

Release screws (1) on fan housing (2).

Release fan housing upper section from lower section.

Fig. 26: Identifying Fan Housing Screws

Release screws (1) on fan housing lower section (2).

Release retaining clip (3).

Fig. 27: Identifying Fan Housing Lower Section Screws And Retaining Clip

Remove intermediate cover (1) from fan housing lower section (2).

Fig. 28: Identifying Fan Housing Lower Section And Intermediate Cover

Fig. 29: Identifying Fan Motor Holder, Blower Housing Lower Section And Blower Motor

Take blower housing lower section (1) apart as pictured and remove blower motor (2).

Installation note: Fan motor holder (3) must be seated as pictured on fan motor (2).

Fan motor holder (2) must be correctly seated with guides (4) in guide buffers (5).

Make sure fan motor supply lead (6) are correctly laid.

Installation note:

Only on vehicles up to production dates from 09/2009 to 09/2010:

Fill groove of blower housing lower section (1) in the marked area (2) with sealant (BMW Parts Department 8342 0 428 349). Remove excess sealant with brush from groove.

NOTE: Assemble the blower immediately after applying the sealant!

Fig. 30: Identifying Groove Of Blower Housing Lower Section In Marked Area

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