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Interior - Cold Air Felt From Console Area

SI B64 06 08
Heating and Air Conditioning

October 2008
Technical Service

SUBJECT
Cold Air Is Leaking from Center Console Area

MODEL
E71 (X6)

SITUATION
A draft of cold air can be felt from the cup holder area, as well as from the driver's side of the center console.

CAUSE
The air duct passage in the center console has collapsed, forcing air out from the front and sides of the center console. (See attached pictures.)

PROCEDURE
In the event of a customer complaint, check the operation of the heating and air conditioning adjustment flaps, using the BMW Diagnosis equipment.

If the flaps are diagnosed as OK via the test plan, the center console must be removed and the air passage inspected, per Repair Instruction RA 51 16 165.

Inspect the duct and compare with the pictures in the Attachments section. If the duct has collapsed, the air passage must be replaced.





PARTS INFORMATION





WARRANTY INFORMATION
Covered under the terms of the BMW New Vehicle Limited Warranty.

ATTACHMENTS





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