BMW X5 e53 Dashboard removal for A/C blower replace

BMW X5 e53 dashboard removal for ac blower replace job done in 2016
WARNING ! This is NOT a DIY , and I'm not responsible for any damage you may do trying to copy what you see in this Video.
I've been doing this for over 15 years, that's why some things may seem simple in this videos. I have a vast experience working with BMW MINI and Rolls Royce , abbreviated BMW Group , and that's why you may see things that seem impossible or very difficult to do, done easily !
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[@JROlivero]

No wonder my mechanic told me it's a seven hour job. If BMW had better engineers they'd have figured out that a simple pop out panel right above the blower motor would turn this massive undertaking into a 15 minute replacement. REALLY STUPID on their part.

[@MOvidiu]

When they are designed this car , they take in consideration a long life blower motor , how many miles heave your car and how old it is?

[@JROlivero]

@@MOvidiu You must be an engineer and of course then missing the point. It's not how reliable the blower motor is over how many miles! It's engineering in a fix because you know this is an ongoing problem with all BMW's (over many years) and you care about your customer more than you care about your service department.

[@JROlivero]

If you're not an engineer - my apologies!

[@MOvidiu]

@@JROlivero I am not an engineer, i told you the BMW way of thinking, .in there politics you as a user if you heave a problem with your car you need to take the car to them

[@JROlivero]

@@MOvidiu Thanks for the reply. I would never take my car to BMW. Their service is a huge ripoff and I have a trusted mechanic that does the work at about 20% of the cost.

[@arteswagger1539]

Thank you for posting this video. Watching you do it gives me the confidence to attempt it myself.

[@richardbeclong2582]

Bonjour .j'ai une bmw x5 e53 .j'ai le même soucis sque possible de réparer pour j'ai déjà acheté le ventilateur. J'ai vu votre vidéo vous vraiment fort.

[@bangabuss2470]

can u repost the video going regular speed it would help tremendously thanks!

[@MrMagsimus]

Thank you did the job my heater works a treat 👍 took me a day and part of morning ... first time ..was a bit awkward but just have break and keep going , great satisfaction 👍😁🇬🇧

[@MOvidiu]

Fantastic!

[@knightrider3766]

I guess I won't have no a/c for a long time...

[@WayneWatt]

mount st helen will blow before my shit

[@sterlingwitherspoon5709]

Wayne Watt Jr 😅😅😅

[@sterlingwitherspoon5709]

😂😂😂

[@marthacisneros9970]

Me either.

[@popeyekekontan]

HEY MAN DO YOU KNOW ANYBODY WHO CAN REPLACE MY BLOWER MOTOR ON MY 2006 X5 ? AM IN THE NEW YORK AREA...QUEENS ILL APPRECIATE IT ANYBODY?

[@kaminari66]

Quit twiddling the vent flap! Haha seriously though great video, you guys are amazing.

[@jrwerther]

It use to be à 30 minute repair on the X3 (you could access the fan from the motor compartment quite easily) How long in real time ? 4 hours and 250 steps ? Not for me... Too bad the part is about 58€ here...

[@josemariacasillasuero8278]

GOD BLESS YOU FOREVER! AMÉN!. Thanks Very Much, for yours Conocimientos.

[@costilgheorghe3612]

You it s not really good the climb on seat with the knee ....you can brake the net with resistors

[@MOvidiu]

Yes you are perfectly right but this car doesn't have heated seats and the passenger presence sensor is deleted from the car options !

[@UrbyTuesday]

How many miles were on this X5 when the blower failed? This another one of those issues I just don't get why BMW can't get right. I've got ANOTHER squeaky blower motor (4 of 4 BMWs since the 80s, e28, e36 and two on e53s) and I will need to do this fairly soon. It's driving me crazy.

[@JamesBond-fo5nb]

380tkm and then fails.

[@MrMagsimus]

How many hours did it take you to remove , and how long to refit ? Once again congratulations good job 👍 👌🙏🏼🇬🇧❤️

[@MOvidiu]

5-6 hours total

[@MrMagsimus]

@@MOvidiu that’s fantastic mate well done 👍 👌😆

[@amcomin4you]

I somehow really enjoyed watching this couldn't stop till the end!

[@MrMagsimus]

Best video ever thanks you bro 👍👌

[@MOvidiu]

Glad you liked it

[@Juanfern1170]

Excellent job brob

[@MOvidiu]

Thank you! Cheers!

[@DjDestinyChicago]

I’ll be doing this tomorrow. How long did it take you?

[@rolypolyoranje1918]

This was very usefull to me

[@MOvidiu]

A smart person needs to see something minor too quickly understand the process!! , glad to hear that!

[@SpencerFoosherian]

Why are you spraying some parts with Lexite (Lexite Extra?) ?

[@MOvidiu]

Hello. yes it's Lexite Extra I used it for all plugs and electrical contacts , every time I unplug an electrical plug before plugging it in place I use a spray to clean electrical contacts

[@SpencerFoosherian]

@@MOvidiu do you recommend anything for lubricating plastic pieces to prevent creaking / squeaking?

[@MOvidiu]

@@SpencerFoosherian I do not use . you can try silicone, if I have plastic elements for example the instrument cluster that creaks in the dashboard I use cloth tape on the surfaces where it make contact

[@pauloandrade2163]

Excelente jog

[@ilyaasAlexander-cy7ji]

Thank you for this video im about to attempt taking my dash out and replacing it with another. The challenge i have is my dsah looks exactly like yours (the key is also next to the steering wheel) My question is THIS the dash i bought has the key much further than the steering wheel and its not a key its more like a fob but bigger. Should i attempt to install this dash or just look again for a dash with a key close to the steering wheel like my dash?

[@vladislavbaranov375]

Отличная работа! Очень помогло твоё видео при замене моторчика.

[@dumbcat]

guess i will be rolling my windows down then

[@thedevilhimself6557]

My rear ac not working? No air coming out

[@MOvidiu]

You need to diagnose the AC system and after that you'll know what is.

[@sagadsaga566]

My rear vent is still blowing hot air and the front is cold can you tell me the reason why? And do I have to pull this apart just like this in order to fix it?

[@beaniebirdi1012]

Great video..... wish it was easier to replace the blower fan...lol but thank you

[@dannyguyon9025]

Great video mate, i need to do this too, same problem as you had. Why did you need to remove the centre console? Couldnt see the benefit in the video

[@jimjam1934]

Nice vid, thanks for posting

[@daniel5895891]

U are the Best Come to me i have same problem but i dont have time to do.

[@AhmedToson-tj2yz]

Does the AC control unit needs coding?? Is it related to sun shade for back windscreen??

[@lonerog6]

Fantastic!

[@senolvatansever3415]

Bravo bravo bravo💪💪💪

[@shattaflo]

helppp! so i removed the dashed changed the blower motor put it all back up together, now my a/c works but my brake light is staying on when i turn the key and start the car and "check brake lights" on the cluster is on along with the abs light what could this b? is there somethin underneath the dash board i could have missed or not connected back pretaining to my brakes?

[@MOvidiu]

shattaflo check the micro switch on brake pedal

[@Rfrxs91]

Hey

[@LuckyS8.]

I can not belive how is this more complicated compared to E38

[@vahvelpoiss]

to remove airbags from the steering wheel and dash I need to disconnect the batter or not? I have LPG system on-board and the fuel tank is right on the battery replacing the backup wheel :D also, what did stuff did you do in the end with the laptop?

[@MOvidiu]

If you do not disconnect the battery will cause many errors, I usually do not disconnect the battery but I am not an amateur. in the end I cleared the errors with the '' laptop''

[@vahvelpoiss]

so a diagnostics run and cleanup after that is recommended in my situation then.

[@MrMagsimus]

@Anti Rasta yes make sure u disconnect the battery otherwise air bags can accidentally activate ...the computer is used to reset all the faults that come up from disconnecting the wiring like air bags and sensors 👍👌😁

[@SerdalGulhan]

Thanks for this very useful video guideline. I have started to change my heater motor.

[@sterlingwitherspoon5709]

great job bruhh

[@Rhythm_Academy]

just had that problem with my G05 H5. 10 months old car and the dashboard stripped pretty much the same way by dealer.

[@hovgh1347]

great video.. kudos man what a brilliant job awesome

[@MOvidiu]

Glad you enjoyed it

[@dumitracheangel9485]

Sa traiesti Ovidiu. M ai ajutat mult cu asta

[@ilieovidiu4463]

👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍

[@JaimeMelendez131]

Oils you do a E70 dash removal please. There’s only one video in all of KZbin and it’s bad.

[@MOvidiu]

Hello . I will take into account, if I have a work of this kind I will make a video

[@JaimeMelendez131]

@@MOvidiu thank you!! I was told BMW had to remove the entire dash to replace passenger airbag. But I don’t see evidence of this. Unless they are really good. Anyhow, I need to fix my air conditioner housing unit. I think a flap is broken. I need to to know how to remove the dash. Please.

[@ramiroalvarez8604]

Are there chances that the bag explodes

[@josemariacasillasuero8278]

GOD BLESS YOU AND ALWAYS PROTECT YOU! AMEN!. Greetings. I want to know what the original disc means, on BMW x5 353 2002. Thank you.

[@froggyl1c10us]

You could have made it a tad slower with a few instructions. Cause it's worthless tbh

[@MOvidiu]

This is not a DIY video ! Is a video to show what is involved in something like this!

[@louhandruesne5808]

Merde....je suis dans la merde.C est combien le prix? J ai la même probleme

[@kongbinkang]

Thanks for the video. It is very helpful for get the blower out. How to test blower without replacing everything back? Just connect to HVAC head?

[@MOvidiu]

Hi . connect the climate panel, set the ignition on, and test

[@kongbinkang]

keddyovidiu. I put ignition on the second position, It works! Still in the process of putting everything back. I hope that won't trigger the airbag light.

[@robertreid87]

This should make it easy to understand why Germany lost WWI and WWII

[@tempest411]

The blower motors on many other makes of cars and trucks, including U.S. makes are just as bad, and in some cases worse.

[@kikyvanwinkel7247]

This seems brutal. Im tempted to try it myself but it looks very difficult. Specially for a first timer.

[@MOvidiu]

You can do it!

[@kikyvanwinkel7247]

@@MOvidiu i ve watched the vid over and over again. I ll have to go pay the mech $600 to do it. Too complicated.

[@papiphantom2469]

Thank you for this, I did it myself I even painted all the trim.

[@MOvidiu]

That is awesome!

[@jakem20]

What's behind the A pillar cover? How do I remove them?

[@graymem]

Right at the beginning? If so, I believe they are the side impact airbags; I wouldn't touch them.

[@jamesperrine1984]

Thanks man. This was very helpful

[@samira957]

Thank you so much, how long did it take you to finish the job?

[@MOvidiu]

Hello . about 5 hours

[@jacobrichardson470]

Can you tell me what part that is so I can get it off eBay

[@MatysPL200]

Hi,where I can find the air conditioning evaporator BMW X5 E53 2003.Thank you..

[@CrazyOneToo]

Does the HVAC control unit just slide out? I need to remove mine to fix a button.

[@Frankenstein_US]

What The real time of this maintenance??? Good vídeo man!

[@MOvidiu]

3-4 hours without filming

[@amymartin8293]

Where is the evaporator temperature sensor located? 🧐

[@MOvidiu]

Next to the evaporator .

[@graymem]

Thank you for recording this. It gave me the confidence to do it myself, saving a trip to the garage, playing it at quarter speed to keep up with the steps. I managed to get away without actually removing the central console (just unscrewing it so it could rock back) which was a bonus. :o)

[@albeee8030]

graymem would you make list of everything i can't slow mine down as your able to for me to follow this process brother...i hope i don't have to do this..but if so i got info on how to tackle the job the stealer-ship is out land-ish lol

[@albeee8030]

So there is a way to get at heater core without removing center console? Did you make video on it or not...im tryin to find video i watched yesterday upon oil pan pully bolt or nut that i recently discovered video on which indicated would back itself off and leave motor sounding really bad like lifters are out of wack..to prevent future issues the bolt or nut has to have a hole be drilled on side wall for thin wire to be ran through it n twisted partly after applying permatex lock tite on threads an put bolt or nut on etc...i cant find it now...it is an oil pressure type issue i think..

[@grahamlomax1736]

Sorry sold the car and just seen this. You did have to disconnect the centre console, else you cannot pull the dashboard forward.

[@insaneiceage9719]

Salut! Stiu ca videoul este destul de vechi, dar ce ar trebuii sa mai fac sa trec de la Clima manuala la Clima automata? Inafara de cutia de la clima si firele de la motorase, mai are ceva senzori ascunsi pe care trebuie sa ii pun? Conductele de aer pe sub mocheta raman aceleasi? Trebuie codat ceva?

[@MOvidiu]

Salut, pai nu mai stiu , cred ca senzorul AUC , electrovalvele sau robinetii cum le mai zic uni , aia doar daca nu ai avut clima dubla , tubulatura e aceiasi ...incearca sa cauti pe forumuri poate gasesti ceva discutii si chiar retrofituri deja facute ! Succes

[@nikoladrobnjak3288]

Great video.... Please help..I recently had a problem with the ventilation electronics...suddenly it worked...but now I can't get it to blow into the legs or the windshield or in the middle...the fan can be heard running and currently it's only blowing in the back ..it's a digital air conditioner...BMW x5 e53, 2001.. Is it a flap that directs the air and if so do I have to remove the entire dashboard? Thanks

[@MOvidiu]

Hello! First you need to do a complete diagnose of the system and after that you will know what the problem can be...bad control unit...bad flaps...or need of calibration , asking for opinion won't help you!

[@nikoladrobnjak3288]

​@@MOvidiu ok.tnx. I went to the mechanic for diagnostics... something is wrong with the damper motors that direct the air... he replaced my rheostat because in the meantime it stopped blowing altogether... I even replaced the electronics... but I still can't to find the cause of the malfunction and why it won't work

[@Jad294]

Nice

[@chrispetela8644]

Do I have to remove the center console just for the dash?

[@MOvidiu]

Yes you have to remove the center console

[@PayPlay-h7y]

Haa you don't to do all that

[@josemariacasillasuero8278]

GOD BLESS YOU ALWAYS! AMEN!. Good afternoon. Please I need your help. I want to know, what is the correct position, if the non-return valve is connected, before the vacuum solenoid valve, of the pgr line? that valve is black and white, it is round, it is on a BMW x5 engine. Thank you.

[@MOvidiu]

PGR ? for technical information use : New TIS info

[@josemariacasillasuero8278]

@@MOvidiu GOD BLESS FOREVER! AMÉN!. Thanks Very Much.

[@benji7587]

Fascinating!!!🖖

[@mauriziocarriere6695]

Ce qualcuno che è in grado di farmi lo stesso lavoro e quanto costa

[@ВітяГунтей]

Дякую!

[@LaykaScania]

Super!!🇷🇴

[@robertbrown2810]

Thanx guy's!

[@tanpham1975]

Hello All, my old 2001 BMW X5 3.0 with 198K miles is now having the same problem, already replaced the FSU resistor and checked all the fuses in glove compartment and in the trunk. My car isn't worth much and figured I just drive it until it die. Wondering if I can get to and replace the Blower motor BY CUTTING OFF 3 inch SQUARELY ABOVE THE MIDDLE VENT CAVITY WHICH LOCATED ABOVE THE RADIO? CAN SOMEONE TELL ME IF THAT'S POSSIBLE? If that works, I just tape the cutoff piece of dashboard back, it will looks wacky but I don't care. Please advise.

[@MOvidiu]

I'm curious if you manage to do what you say, tell us too, at least I don't see the point in destroying the board, as long as it takes you to cut the board better disassemble it

[@tanpham1975]

@@MOvidiu Further study, I found that there is "AIR-DUCTS" assembly built in underside of the dashboard, so even if I'd cut a section off on the topside, I will have to figure out how to cut off the air-ducts as well. For this difficulty reason, I'll probably not going to do it.

[@tempest411]

@@tanpham1975 That would've been so ghetto if you had.

[@noneya96]

Cheers mate just wanted to know how to take the dash out so it can be flocked for the Australian sun ✌✌

[@MOvidiu]

Nice! let us know how it went!

[@fernandoruiz4283]

5 START VIDEO

[@kennethcarr2449]

Much thanks.

[@Scoalawindsurfing]

Excelent!

[@conceptservice7813]

Hi, you disconnected battery before? To prevent airbags? Thanks

[@MOvidiu]

Hello, no i don't disconnect the battery , after i finish the work on every car that i work i will do a diagnostic to erase the faults to recalibrate etc... if you are not a professional better to disconnect the battery

[@muldzio]

Hi, what is this spray, which are you using before connecting?

[@MOvidiu]

Hello . Electronic Contact Cleaner

[@coreycotton6245]

Hey I like your work and actually need to replace the blower on my 04 x5 and was wondering what area your from and would you be interested in doing the job for me.

[@MOvidiu]

Hi, I don't think I'll be able to help you because I have a hunch that you're quite far from me :). this video is demonstrative to see what such an operation involves, it's not an advertisement :) but I am sure you will find someone very skilled who will help you!

[@coreycotton6245]

@@MOvidiu Thanks anyway! Im actually from New York and kinda figured you wheren't close too. Anyway I appreciate your video and work along with your attention to detail I can tell you REALLY know your shit when it comes to these trucks. My buddy and I will be attacking this job over the weekend .if you have any fast tips or specific tools needed to complete and make the job easier and go smooth I'd Really appreciate the insite. Also Im not sure if you know or have a video on the sticking and sometime stuck panoramic sunroof on these trucks which is also a common problem I'd appreciate the info. Thanks Bro! Keep up the good work and PLEASE keep sharing your skills and knowledge. Have a Happy New Year.

[@hamooodal-kateeb1691]

Good job like always

[@MOvidiu]

I appreciate that

[@Andrjucha23]

Ich bin auch gerade dabei das zu reparieren nach diesem Video. Danke für das Video. Respekt

[@MOvidiu]

Ich bin froh, dass er dir geholfen hat. und dass Sie diese Nachricht hinterlassen haben, weiß ich, dass sie meine Zeit wirklich verdient hat

[@Andrjucha23]

@@MOvidiu naja, ich habe das heute erst angefangen auszubauen, ich hoffe ich komme halb so gut klar das wieder zusammen zubauen:)

[@Andrjucha23]

@@MOvidiu ich Krieg den Airbag Stecker nicht raus, auf der beifahrerseite(

[@Andrjucha23]

@@MOvidiu oder kann ich die beiden anderen Stecker an den Seiten abziehen

[@Andrjucha23]

@@MOvidiu auto ist fertig, hat alles ganz gut geklappt, funktioniert alles wieder, habe auch gleich den Klimaanlagen Verstärker neu eingebaut. Danke noch mal fürs Video

[@robertparker4620]

How long did whole job take you?>

[@MOvidiu]

A few hours, 2-6 or a little more depends on the car. But if I'm filming I double up the time

[@albeee8030]

How long did this task take you if you dont mind me asking? Reason being i might have to do this in order to get to heater core. My 2006 BMW X5 3.0i SAV is overheating and spew white stuff all over engine bay. Plus i gotta do head gasket change too...so i plan to go over entire cooling system parts...

[@MOvidiu]

Hello . about 3-4 hours

[@albeee8030]

keddyovidiu i got same deck as you do too lol thank you. Can you explain the removal aspects of shift lever and steering wheel? And what were the two parts on either side of front seats that you took a loose to remove center console?

[@benji7587]

I have a similar problem...Oh My!

[@paulhorton9291]

The music is very annoying

[@MOvidiu]

I'm sorry to hear that , this is a very old video, check out my newest videos!

[@Ricky62430]

Wow. Thank you

[@fws1980]

Good job Can you give me blower motor type or website and price??

[@MOvidiu]

Realoem.com

[@sagadsaga566]

How to find out if it is the AC blower or not the blend door actuator?

[@MOvidiu]

Hello, first the blower won't move, i checked the final stage rezistor and was good, and after a tap in the dashboard the fan started to work , and the customer told me that with the time the fan start to make some noise an stop working, or start working when he will hit a pothole or when steering

[@tempest411]

I knew I should've pursued becoming an engineer. It wouldn't have been too big of a deal to rig up the dash so it pops off and out of the way in one minute. The engineers should always ask themselves 'how long would it take to access and service this part, and is there anything we can do at the design stage to make it easier to work on it'?

[@nonsanemusic507]

Exactly. I’m 21 doing this exact same job at my work right now. But our fan is at the base of the dash. Right at the end. So everything has to come out. Everything to the shell. It sucks. Need a simple car or go back to the 70’s mechanics

[@homegarage8100]

Cost for job$?

[@mounirelyamlahi8825]

how much does it cost to do so for 535d of 2006

[@msi4226]

Hi M.Ovidiu, where did you get the new blower?

[@MOvidiu]

Hello, from a car parts store

[@Elcapulove]

Good morning and health to everyone. Thank you very much 👍🙏

[@MOvidiu]

Hello ! And welcome !!

[@Scoalawindsurfing]

M-am abonat la tine si invat sa imi repar singur masina. :))

[@MOvidiu]

Super tare 😃 🙂

[@kakpoluchilos]

Я тоже сам менял, кстате можно не снимая центральной панели это исполнить. А так красава молодец

[@beastrcrc3318]

Как? Те 3 клыка срубить?

[@weezyferi]

Thanks so much for this video

[@MOvidiu]

Glad it was helpful!

[@JaimeMelendez131]

Have you done this for an E70?

[@MOvidiu]

Hello Jaime , Yes , I have done a lots of cars

[@xiq7777]

So to make it clear, if your BMW E53 blower stops working, buy another car!

[@MOvidiu]

:))) no you won't, you're funny 😆 you replace it !

[@filipskalic3376]

Why??

[@gingueye4547]

J’aime 👍

[@thecountofcrypto944]

Yur a pro

[@user-puzer333]

И как там у вас топливо на ЛУКОЙЛе?)

[@MOvidiu]

I think it's pretty good ....

[@user-puzer333]

@@MOvidiu не то что у нас )))

[@glmohan2002]

AWESOME !!!