BMW X5: Removing And Installing/Replacing Heater/Air Conditioner Fan
Necessary preliminary tasks:
- Disconnect battery negative lead.
- Remove lower trim from instrument panel.
Release screws (1).
Fig. 10: Identifying Heater/Air Conditioner Fan Screws
Release screws (1) and remove air duct (2).
Fig. 11: Identifying Air Duct With Screws
Release screws (1).
Fig. 12: Identifying Screws
IMPORTANT: Risk of damage to instrument panel trim (2) if it is pulled away too forcefully.
Release screw (1).
Carefully pull instrument panel trim (2) away in direction of arrow and feed out fan (3).
Fig. 13: Pulling Instrument Panel Trim
Disconnect plug connection (1).
Installation:
Make sure cover (2) is securely seated.
Fig. 14: Identifying Plug Connection With Cover
Replacement:
Disconnect plug connection (1) and release screws (2).
Remove controller for fan (3).
Fig. 15: Identifying Plug Connection And Controller Fan With Screws
REPLACING CONTROLLER FOR HEATER/AIR CONDITIONER FAN
Necessary preliminary tasks:
- Remove insert for right glovebox.
Disconnect plug connection (1).
Fig. 16: Identifying Plug Connection
Release screws (1) and remove controller (2).
Fig. 17: Identifying Controller And Screws
REPLACING CONTROLLER FOR HEATER/AIR CONDITIONER FAN (US VERSION)
Necessary preliminary tasks:
- Remove heater/air conditioner fan.
Disconnect plug connection (1) and release screws (2).
Remove controller (3).
Fig. 18: Identifying Plug Connection And Controller Fan With Screws
REMOVING AND INSTALLING COMPLETE REAR CABIN FAN
Necessary preliminary tasks:
- Remove complete center console.
If necessary, release screw (1) on both sides and disconnect plug connection on rear cabin fan controller.
Remove rear cabin fan housing (2) from air duct in center console (3).
Replacement:
Remove rear cabin fan controller.
Fig. 19: Identifying Rear Cabin Fan Housing And Center Console
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Replacing Water Valve For Heater
WARNING: Scalding hazard!
Work on the cooling system may only be carried out when it has cooled
down.
Follow instructions for working on cooling system!
NOTE: Disconnect coolant hoses on water valve.
Initializing Telestart Hand Transmitter
NOTE: The Telestart hand transmitter must be initialized when:
Hand transmitter is replaced
Car Access System control unit is replaced
The independent heating is switched on under an outside tempe
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Replacing Fastener For Wind Deflector On Left Or Right
Special tools required:
51 3 057.
Fig. 43: Identifying Special Tools (51 3 057)
Insert special tool 51 3 050 TOOL in spring (1).
Using a suitable tool (2), unlock catch (3) of fastener for wind deflector
(4).
Slide fastener for wind deflector (4) and spring (1) with special tool 51 3 050
TOO
Replacing A Brake Pad Sensor (Front)
IMPORTANT: The brake pad wear sensor must be replaced once it has been
removed (brake
pad wear sensor loses its retention capability in the brake pad).
If a brake lining sensor that has already been ground has to be replaced even
though the minimum brake pad thickness has
not yet been reached, you
