61 31 052 Removing and installing (replacing) centre console switch cluster (up to 03/2007)

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2007 BMW 550i and 2006 BMW 550i. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

IMPORTANT:

Read and comply with notes on PROTECTION AGAINST ELECTROSTATIC DAMAGE (ESD PROTECTION)

Necessary preliminary tasks:

Remove MIDDLE TRIM FOR INSTRUMENT PANEL

Unclip switch cluster in centre console (1) all round and remove from middle trim for instrument panel (2).

Fig 1: Removing From Middle Trim For Instrument Panel

Courtesy of BMW OF NORTH AMERICA, INC.

Replacement:

Carry out PROGRAMMING/CODING