Mounting of fan motor: Notes

Different solutions are available to mount the blower motor depending on the blower type used.

1-Series and 3-Series (E8x, E9x) 

X5, X6 and X3 (F15 up to production date 02/2014, E7x, F25) 

The blower motor is screwed to the engine mounting using mounting bolts.

• When checking the mounting of the blower motor in the engine mounting ensure it is positioned centrally and the mounting bolts are tightened.
• When installing the blower motor ensure it is positioned centrally and tighten the mounting bolts.
  Fig 1: Identifying Blower And Blower Motor Mounting

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1-Series and 3-Series (F2x, F3x) 

The blower motor is secured in the engine mounting by retaining lugs at the lid.

• When checking the mounting of the blower motor in the engine mounting ensure it is positioned centrally and the retaining lugs are locked in place.
• When removing the blower motor carefully slacken the retaining lugs.
• When installing the blower motor ensure the retaining lugs are locked into place correctly to guarantee central position of the blower motor in the engine mounting.
  Fig 2: Identifying Retaining Lugs Locked Into Place

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5-Series, 6-Series and 7-Series (F0x, F1x) 

The blower motor is screwed into the engine holder.

• When checking the mounting of the blower motor in the engine mounting ensure it is positioned centrally and the mounting bolts are tightened.
• When installing the blower in the blower module ensure the separate components are positioned correctly.
  Fig 3: Identifying Blower Motor Mounting Bolt

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