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      04-08-2013, 08:05 AM   #55
myachinbak
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Drives: 07 328xi
Join Date: Apr 2013
Location: CT

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DIY Blower Motor Replacement for 07 328xi

I replaced mine in about 20 mins. And no you don't have to take the duct work or glove box out:

Take the panel off (2 small Torx screws).
Disconnect (unplug) the light wire
Unclip the old motor with finger (behind at 10 oclock position)
Give the motor a twist (gravity will help loosen it and drop it)
Shimmy the motor out as you are pulling the plastic duct (towards the rear of the car) out of the way.
It will come out with wires and plastic duct pushed aside.
As its hanging freely disconnect the wires.
Transfer motor components from old to new motor (with same Torx screwdriver)
Make the same wire connections on the new motor
Shimmy the new motor back in by moving the wires and pulling duct out of the way. (Take your time and have patience. It will go in.)
I also used a piece of duct tape to hold wire harness out of the way on the install.
Make sure its flush and give it a twist to lock it in.
Plug the light wire in the panel
Replace the screws in the panel and your done.
Easy job.
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