BMW F01 F02 Auxiliary Heater Electric Right Driver Side 9217988

The BMW F01 F02 Electric Blower Heater Right is an original heating and ventilation system component, designed for installation on the right side in BMW F01/F02 series vehicles. Thanks to precise fitting to the factory installation, it ensures stable blower operation and predictable air conditioning system behavior. This is a solution for users who expect consistency with factory specifications and want to restore full cabin heating functionality.

Specifications and technical data

• SKU: 9217988
• Mark: BMW (Genuine OE)
• Condition: Used
• OEM Part Number: 9217988
• Substitutable numbers: 9217988, 64119217988, 64119194714, 9194714
• Location on the vehicle: Right
• Category: Other Air Conditioning & Heating

Purpose and Function in the BMW F01/F02 Heating System

The electric blower heater on the right side is responsible for transferring heat to the airflow directed into the vehicle's interior. In BMW F01/F02 models, this component works with the climate control system, enabling precise temperature control on the passenger side.

Using a dedicated component for this generation of BMW allows for:

• maintaining the correct airflow characteristics on the right side of the cabin,
• ensuring compatibility with the factory climate control unit settings,
• minimizing the risk of incorrect installation due to precise geometry.

Construction and Vehicle Placement

The presented right electric blower heater is structurally designed to operate within the factory air duct on the passenger side. Its placement on the right side of the vehicle means the component has been designed considering:

• the specific routing of air ducts in the F01/F02 body,
• the arrangement of mounting points and support points within the dashboard structure,
• the layout of the electrical harness responsible for power supply and control.

This configuration facilitates service installation and reduces the need for additional system modifications.

Benefits of Using an Original BMW Component

Using an electric blower heater dedicated to the BMW F01/F02 maintains the consistency of the entire HVAC system. In practice, this means:

• stable heating parameters on the passenger side, without undesirable temperature differences in the cabin,
• correct interaction with climate control sensors and the control unit,
• preservation of the factory blower operation characteristics, which is important for long-term use.

A component from the BMW group is designed for a specific vehicle platform, which translates into predictable performance in daily use.

Condition, Verification, and Service Application

The offered heater is a used part, allowing for economical repair of the heating system while maintaining the original BMW construction. This type of component is particularly useful in situations where:

• the existing component has suffered mechanical or electrical damage,
• there are problems with heating on the right side of the cabin,
• replacement is necessary to comply with the factory installation standard.

Before installation, standard checks of the electrical system and air duct sealing are recommended to fully utilize the potential of the newly installed component.

If you are planning a comprehensive repair or upgrade of the dashboard area in your BMW and need other components from the same group, such as control modules, blower elements, or additional system components, check the available parts in the Other BMW category.

Technical Support and Powertrain Development

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