This is to give a general idea of how to repair the old gaskets in the Heater Control Valve

of the E39 and other models with the corresponding OEM Numbers 8369462, 8374994,
8374995, 8372004. This was made for the simple Do-It-Yourself version. A full
rebuild/refurbish focuses more on the condition of the solenoids which is not recommended for
the simple DIY. This is a delicate item, please take your time and handle each part with care.
Tools needed:

T10 Drive, Flathead Screwdriver, Needle Nose Pliers, Patience

First, remove the six T10 screws on the top of the

heater control valve.

With a small
screwdriver, pry
between the body
(plastic) and the
bottom of the
plate.

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 You should see something like this.

Scrape off the remaining gaskets completely and

remove the stems.

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 GENTLY, separate the plate from the solenoids.

Pull the plate off. Drain any fluid still in the

solenoid and clean up the parts.

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 Remove the old O-Rings

Choose the larger of the two new O-Rings

from the kit to replace with.

*Remember to clean up your parts as you go

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 Using a pair of needle nose pliers, pull out
the inner sleeve. This is a delicate item and
can be damaged easily. Take your time and
be patient.

Remove the gasket inside.

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 Once everything is removed, clean the body
thoroughly.

Place the new gaskets face up. Notice

the one on the left is up, the gasket on
the right is facing down.

Insert the sleeves. The sleeve on the left

should seat into the gasket perfectly.
The sleeve on the right is facing up and
is all you will see after inserted.

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 Now piece back together the
solenoids and place the plate back
on top.

Put on the new gasket onto the

plate.

Insert the pins. It is ok if they are

loose, once the solenoid is
engaged, they will rest tightly
against the inlet and completely
seal off flow as it should.

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 Place the body back onto the
solenoids snugly and replace
the sex T10 screws.

If your heater control valve is equipped with an electric motor, please move on to
the next steps. If it is not equipped with an electric motor, clean the exterior of the
heater control valve and you are complete!

Heater Control Valve Motor

Remove the belt holding the

motor to the heater control
valve. Slide the belt off and
move it to the side.

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 Remove the four T10 screws around the
motor.

The large O-Ring can be

either round the case or
turbine side.

Be careful not to drop any

washers attached to the
turbine.

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 Remove the old O-Ring.

Place new O-Ring around

turbine side and place back
together. Insert the four T10
screws and replace the belt.

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 Once complete, clean up unit.

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