BMW 1999-2005 M3 Service Manual page 1162

Heating and Air Conditioning
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Working at right side of dash:
Cut wire tie (A) at dashboard
reinforcement support for relay
panel.
Turn fuse panel lock tabs (B) 90°
and swing fuse panel down.
Detach fuse panel pivots (C) from
dashboard reinforcement.
Lift off dashboard reinforcement,
-
making sure all electrical
harnesses and hoses are free.
- Remove IHKA housing, making
sure all electrical harnesses and
hoses are free.
Installation is reverse of removal.
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Note the following:
Make sure A/C condensate drain
is routed correctly.
Replace wire ties, sealing O-rings
and hose clamps.
Use new shear bolt at steering
column mounting. Tighten bolt
until head shears off.
Evacuate and recharge A/C
system using specialized
equipment.
Fill and bleed cooling system.
See 170 Radiator and Cooling
System.
CAUTION!
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