How do you replace Bowden cable on 528. BMW ?

you most likely have a hole in radiator hose or heater hose. if the hoses are leaking or if they are swelled then replace

slide seat back....two bolts at front of rails, slide forward....two more rear rail bolts. lift out seat. I think your Bowden cable has snapped or become dislodged so you need to remove the rear seat cover to access the workings....easy job

hi i have a 528 i bmw 98 my trnsmission is going out can a put a m5 528 i 03 transmission on my car thanks

your anti theft system may be causeing it you may have to enter a code into your radio any time you replace battery code has to be entered dealer will help you if you call them

needs to be put on computer to turn off fault light

the mode selector is actuated by Bowden cables. When you turn the selector switch, the cable winds on a spool and that rotates the mode door. the cable may have come off either end. You need a U shaped set of radio puller tools that go in the 4 holes in the front of the radio. Then you slide the Us to the outside to compress the clips and allow to pull the radio out. Then there are 4 screws to remove to remove the finish bezel. Then 3 screws hold on the climate control head.

With the radio out, you can rotate the selector knob and see what it is doing. If you remove a cable, rotate it counterclockwise fully before disconnecting it.

You can buy a whole head for $10 used at car-part.com. look on page with * for lowest cost part. You can use 2000-07 contol head.

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Air distribution operating cables
The air distribution switch operates with two Bowden cables. The cables operate the air distribution valves in the heater housing.
To remove and install the cables, the rotary switch must be turned as far as it will go to the left. The air flap mechanism engages easily in this position, making the installation of the cables easier.
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1. Remove the radio/cassette unit and the CD player (if equipped). For additional information, refer to Section 415-01 .
2. Using a common radio remover, detach the audio unit.
3. Insert the common radio remover into the locating holes. Pull the tools gently to the outside of the audio unit to release the locking tangs.

1. Slide the audio unit out of the instrument panel.
2. Remove the bezel with heater/air conditioning controls.
3. Remove the bezel with heater/air conditioning controls (continued).
   • Pull off seven electrical connectors (six shown).
4. NOTE: To remove the Bowden cables, turn the rotary switches as far as they will go to the left.
   Remove the bezel with heater/air conditioning controls (continued).
   • Unclip the Bowden cables.
5. Remove the lower driver's side footwell trim.
6. Unclip and remove the air distribution Bowden cables.
7. Unclip and remove the temperature control Bowden cables.
   • Unclip and remove the temperature control Bowden cables.

Installation

1. NOTE: Route the new Bowden cables without kinks and check for easy accessibility.
   NOTE: To install the Bowden cables, turn the rotary switches as far as they will go to the left. The mechanism engages easily in this position.
   NOTE: The Bowden cables are identical for RHD and LHD vehicles, although they are fastened to the air flap operating mechanism with the reverse side of their connectors.
   Install the components in reverse order.

1. Check operation of the Bowden cables
   

you may be able to access the latch from underneath the vehicle with a long screwdriver, or needle nose pliers.

replace the resistors. they're everywhere. google or bentley manual to find out where.

may be just a cable adjustment.


SECTION 412-01: Air Distribution and Filtering 2001 Focus Workshop Manual DESCRIPTION AND OPERATION Air Distribution and Filtering The new heating and ventilation system ensures even air distribution.
The temperature control and air distribution flaps are controlled by two operating cables. All vehicles have a recirculated air function, with the flap controlled by a servo motor.
Air is supplied to the windscreen and side windows regardless of the air distribution setting.
The clean air filter is fitted as standard in most countries. This cleans the incoming fresh air of pollen and dirt particles. It must be renewed after every 40,000 km under normal operation conditions, or after 20,000 km under difficult conditions. If no clean air filter is installed, a plastic grille is fitted over the air intake. This can easily be replaced with a clean air filter.
Air distribution operating switch
Face level The main flow of air enters the passenger compartment at face level.
Face level/floor level The main flow of air enters the passenger compartment in equal parts at face level and floor level, and a small amount flows to the demister nozzles of the side windows.
Floor level The main flow of air enters the passenger compartment at floor level, and a smaller amount flows to the demister nozzles of the side windows.
Demist/floor level The main flow of air enters the passenger compartment in equal parts at the windscreen and at floor level, and a smaller amount flows to the demister nozzles of the side windows.
Demist The main flow of air enters the passenger compartment at the windscreen and a smaller amount flows to the demister nozzles of the side windows.
Air distribution operating switch Air distribution operating cables
NOTE: The Bowden cables for LHD and RHD vehicles are identical. However, they are fastened to the air flap operating mechanism with the respective reverse side of their connectors.
The air distribution switch operates with two Bowden cables. The cables operate the air distribution valves in the heater housing.
To remove and install the cables, the rotary switch must be turned as far as it will go to the left. The air flap mechanism engages easily in this position, making the installation of the cables easier.
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Air Distribution Cable Control Assembly Removal
CAUTION: Disconnect the battery ground cable. For additional information, refer to Section 414-01 .

1. Remove the radio/cassette unit and the CD player (if equipped). For additional information, refer to Section 415-01 .

1. Remove the bezel with heater/air conditioning controls.

1. Remove the bezel with heater/air conditioning controls (continued).
   • Pull off seven electrical connectors (six shown).

1. NOTE: To remove the Bowden cables, turn the rotary switches as far as they will go to the left.
   Remove the bezel with heater/air conditioning controls (continued).
   • Unclip the Bowden cables.

1. Remove the lower driver's side footwell trim.

1. Unclip and remove the air distribution Bowden cables.

1. Unclip and remove the temperature control Bowden cables.
   • Unclip and remove the temperature control Bowden cables.

Installation

1. NOTE: Route the new Bowden cables without kinks and check for easy accessibility.
   NOTE: To install the Bowden cables, turn the rotary switches as far as they will go to the left. The mechanism engages easily in this position.
   NOTE: The Bowden cables are identical for RHD and LHD vehicles, although they are fastened to the air flap operating mechanism with the reverse side of their connectors.
   Install the components in reverse order.

1. Check operation of the Bowden cables.
   

there will be holes in the door that the locating pins go through, underneath the the trim, best thing to do is to take them off and get them sprayed the same colour of the car.