Fresh air / recirc flap motor, replace

# Fresh air / recirculation motor, replace.

Remove negative cable from battery. |
Remove radio, requires BMW special tool available at any BMW retailer. |
Reach in through radio opening and pop out switches and / or covers from above the radio. Disconnect switches. |
Remove two Phillips head screws from the second and fourth switch openings. Pull knobs of dials and slides. Take care not to break ends of slide levers. |
Pull cover plate off vent slides, remove 4 screws behind cover plate. |
Remove two Phillips screws from below heater control panel.(arrows) |
Remove wiring connector from blower switch and clock/OBC. Lay face plate aside. |
Pull the control panel forward slightly. Do not force it.
Disconnect two pin connector (green arrow) Pop actuating rod out of retainer (red arrow) Remove two Phillips screws from motor bracket and lift assembly up to disengage clip at rear of motor. Remove the screws securing motor to bracket and separate. |

### Installation:

Adjust actuating rod length by disconnecting from motor and screwing rod into plastic ball socket sleeve. Adjust rod so that motor completely opens and closes flaps.

Ensure motor bracket is correctly seated over the locating tab in the housing.

E30 M3 Repair Manual V2.7. Copyright ©1999-2001 Koala Motorsport & Brett Anderson