Left Side Air Distribution Motor, Accessing - BMW 1999-2005 M3 Service Manual

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Unhook linkage, then remove
motor.
Left side air distribution motor,
accessing
The fresh air distribution motor is under
the left side of the dashboard. Remove
the left footwell (pedal cluster) trim
panel for access.
CAUTION!
Disassemble interior trim carefully to
avoid damage.
Move steering column to maximum
-
extended position.
Working at trim panel, remove
fasteners.
Note locking clips (A) which must
be rotated 90° to remove.
Remove mounting screws (B).
Unhook retaining clip from
steering column lower trim.
Detach electrical harness
connectors from footwell light and
speaker (if equipped).
Release OBD II socket from panel
and pull out.
Reach up above accelerator pedal to
gain access to fresh air distribution
motor (arrow).
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