Removal and installation the heater cable (BMW 5 Series E34)

Removal

Disconnect the ground wire from the battery.

Remove the glove compartment.



Remove the side covers. To do this, unscrew bolts 1 and 2. Remove the bottom cover, then move it forward in the direction of the arrow and remove the top cover.



Use a narrow screwdriver to pry the cable out of the clamp on the corresponding air damper. Then squeeze the clamp on the "arrow" support and pull out the cable.

Remove the heater control panel. Do not disconnect the connectors.

Disconnect and remove the corresponding cable.

Installation

Connect the new cable to the heater control panel and press the cable with a narrow screwdriver into the air damper lever until it clicks into place. Secure the support.

Note: The cables are colour coded and must be connected accordingly.

Install the heater control panel.



The cables are adjusted themselves using special clamps. To do this, move all control levers first to the right until they stop, and then to the left until they stop.

Install the covers.

Install the glove box.

Connect the ground wire to the battery.

Connect the cable to the air damper lever and press the cable casing against the holder so that it is at the level of stop 2. In this position, press the clamp.

Connect the cable to the slide control and set the control to the extreme left position (closed).

Close the air damper by pressing the air damper lever against the stop.

Attention: When installing the mixing temperature flap cable, turn the knurled nut to set the mixing flap to the extreme "cold" or "warm" position and at the same time set the temperature setting handle to the extreme "cold" or "warm" position.

Rotate the sleeve on the free end of the cable until it fits into the slot in the holder.

Secure the bushing and thus the cable with clamp 1 (Figure W - 5206).

Press the heater control panel and secure it with the two lower bolts.

Place the connectors on the switches and insert the switches and plugs into the switch strip.



Install a radio receiver.

Install the middle console.

Place the trim under the dashboard and secure it with five clamps.

Connect the ground wire to the battery.