BMW X5: 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.

Recycling

Coolant emerges when coolant lines are detached. Have a suitable collecting container ready.

Catch and dispose of escaping coolant.

Observe country-specific waste-disposal regulations.

NOTE: Engine is shown removed for purposes of clarity.

Disconnect plug connection (1).

Release hose clamps (2, 3) and detach coolant hoses.

Installation:

Do not mix up connections of coolant hoses.

Replace damaged coolant hoses.

Fig. 20: Identifying Plug Connection And Hose Clamps

Installation:

To avoid the buildup of noise, make sure that the rubber mounts (1) on the water valve are securely seated in the mounting on the frame side member (2).

Fig. 21: Identifying Mounting On Frame Side Member

After installation:

• Fill and vent cooling system and check for leaks

REMOVING AND INSTALLING (REPLACING) CONTROL PANEL FOR HEATER - A/C SYSTEM

Necessary preliminary tasks:

• Remove middle trim for instrument panel.

Disconnect plug connection (1).

Unclip control panel (2) along dashed line from trim (3) and remove.

Fig. 22: Identifying Plug Connection And Control Panel

IMPORTANT: The electrical steering column adjuster must be normalized when the control panel for the heater - A/C system is programmed or replaced.

REMOVING AND INSTALLING CONTROL PANEL FOR REAR CABIN A/C SYSTEM

Necessary preliminary tasks:

• Remove rear center console trim.

Carefully unclip control panel (1) along dashed line from trim (2).

Fig. 23: Identifying Control Panel

REMOVING AND INSTALLING/REPLACING CONTROLLER FOR REAR CABIN FAN

Necessary preliminary tasks:

• Remove complete center console.

Disconnect plug connection (1).

Unlock controller (2) in counterclockwise direction and remove.

Fig. 24: Identifying Plug Connection And Controller

REMOVING AND INSTALLING/REPLACING SERVODRIVE FOR FRESH- /RECIRCULATED-AIR FLAP

Necessary preliminary tasks:

• Remove DVD changer.

Release screws (1).

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

Fig. 25: Identifying Servomotor And Plug Connection

REPLACING SERVODRIVE FOR LEFT REAR CABIN BLENDING FLAP

Necessary preliminary tasks:

• Remove carrier for instrument panel.

Release screws (1) and feed out air duct (2).

Fig. 26: Identifying Air Duct With Screws

Disconnect plug connection (1).

Release screws (2) and remove servodrive (3).

Fig. 27: Identifying Plug Connection And Servodrive With Screws

REPLACING SERVODRIVE FOR LEFT VENTILATION FLAP

Necessary preliminary tasks:

• Remove carrier for instrument panel.

Release screws (1).

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

Fig. 28: Identifying Servomotor And Plug Connection

REPLACING SERVODRIVE FOR RIGHT VENTILATION FLAP

Necessary preliminary tasks:

• Remove carrier for instrument panel.

Release screws (1).

Remove servodrive (2) and disconnect plug connection (3).

Fig. 29: Identifying Servodrive And Screws

REPLACING SERVODRIVE FOR LEFT BLENDING FLAP

Necessary preliminary tasks:

• Remove instrument panel carrier.

Release screws (1).

Remove servodrive (2) and disconnect plug connection (3).

Fig. 30: Identifying Servodrive And Plug Connection

REPLACING SERVODRIVE FOR RIGHT BLENDING FLAP

Necessary preliminary tasks:

• Remove instrument panel carrier.

Release screws (1).

Remove servodrive (2) and disconnect plug connection (3).

Fig. 31: Identifying Servodrive And Plug Connection

REPLACING SERVODRIVE FOR RIGHT BLENDING FLAP

Necessary preliminary tasks:

• Remove instrument panel trim.

NOTE: For purposes of clarity, following graphics show instrument panel carrier removed.

Release screws (1).

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

Fig. 32: Identifying Servodrive And Plug Connection

REPLACING SERVODRIVE FOR RIGHT FOOTWELL FLAP

Necessary preliminary tasks:

• Remove instrument panel trim.

Disconnect plug connection (1).

Release screws (2) and remove servodrive.

Fig. 33: Identifying Plug Connection With Screws

REPLACING ACTUATOR DRIVE OF DEFROSTING FLAPS

Necessary preliminary tasks:

• Remove instrument panel trim.

Release screws (1).

Remove servodrive (2) and disconnect plug connection (3).

Fig. 34: Identifying Servodrive And Plug Connection

REPLACING SERVODRIVE FOR DYNAMIC PRESSURE COMPENSATION

Necessary preliminary tasks:

• Remove trim for instrument panel, bottom left.

Release screws (1) and remove air duct (2).

Fig. 35: Identifying Air Duct With Screws

Release screws (1).

Remove servomotor (2) and disconnect associated plug connection.

Fig. 36: Identifying Servomotor And Screws

REPLACING SERVODRIVE FOR RIGHT REAR CABIN FOOTWELL FLAP

Necessary preliminary tasks:

• Remove carrier for instrument panel.

Release screws (1).

Remove servodrive (2) and disconnect plug connection (3).

Fig. 37: Identifying Servodrive And Screws With Plug Connection

REPLACING (ONE) TEMPERATURE SENSOR FOR HEATER

Necessary preliminary tasks:

• Remove front speaker carrier

Unlock temperature sensor (1) and feed out.

Fig. 38: Identifying Temperature Sensor

Disconnect cables (1).

Connect cables to new temperature sensor with butt connectors and heat-shrink sleeves.

Insulate cables with insulating tape.

Fig. 39: Identifying Temperature Sensor Cables

REPLACING EVAPORATOR TEMPERATURE SENSOR

Necessary preliminary tasks:

• Remove panel for pedal assembly.

Pull out temperature sensor (1) and disconnect associated plug connection.

Fig. 40: Identifying Temperature Sensor

REPLACING FOGGING SENSOR

Necessary preliminary tasks:

• Remove two-part mirror base cover.

Unclip fogging sensor (1) from retaining tabs (2).

Disconnect plug connection (3).

Installation:

Make sure fogging sensor (1) is securely seated.

Fig. 41: Identifying Fogging Sensor And Retaining Tabs With Plug Connection

Installation:

Sensor surface (1) must be clean and free from grease.

Fig. 42: Identifying Sensor

REMOVING AND INSTALLING/REPLACING SENSOR FOR AUTOMATIC RECIRCULATED AIR CONTROL

Necessary preliminary tasks:

• Remove right microfilter housing cover.

Disconnect plug connection (1).

Unlock solar sensor (2) and remove.

Fig. 43: Identifying Solar Sensor And Plug Connection

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