A/C - Water Leaks Into Footwell Area
SI B 64 05 09Heating and Air Conditioning
September 2009
Technical Service
SUBJECT
Water from the Air Conditioning System in Footwell
MODEL
E82, E88 (1 Series)
E90, E91, E92, E93 (3 Series)
Vehicles produced up to November 25, 2008
Water leaks into either the driver's or the passenger's side footwell during fast cornering.
In sufficient sealing at the point of contact between the air conditioning system and the condensation drain hose
Replace the retaining ring for the condensation drain hose.
1. Lower the transmission (refer to transmission-specific repair instructions) in order to be able to access the condensation drain hose.
2. Remove the condensation drain hose.
3. Remove the retaining ring for the condensation drain hose (from inside the vehicle, inset in the floor trim. If necessary, the retaining ring may be destroyed for easier removal).
4. Check that the index number of the replacement retaining ring is 5 or greater.
5. Install the replacement retaining ring.
6. Reinstall the condensation drain hose from the underside of the vehicle, making sure that it rests snugly against the air conditioner unit. Pull on the hose to confirm that it is firmly in position.
7. Raise the transmission and assemble it into its original position. Reinstall any removed parts.
PARTS INFORMATION
WARRANTY INFORMATION
Covered under the terms of the BMW New Vehicle Limited Warranty.
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