64 11 323 Replace the button caps of the heater controls (up to 02/2007)

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2010 BMW M5, 2009 BMW M5, and 2008 BMW M5. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

Special tools required: 00 9 341

Tape button caps off with adhesive tape (1).

Fig 1: Taping Button Caps Off With Adhesive Tape

G00528593

Courtesy of BMW OF NORTH AMERICA, INC.

Lever button caps (1) off with special tool 00 9 341.

Fig 2: Levering Button Caps Off

G00528594

Courtesy of BMW OF NORTH AMERICA, INC.

Remove adhesive tape. Pull light elements (1) out of the intake of the operating unit with a suitable tool.

Fig 3: Pulling Light Elements Out Of Intake Of Operating Unit

G00528596

Courtesy of BMW OF NORTH AMERICA, INC.

Detach the button caps (1) from the die cast tree (2). Carefully deburr the button caps, if applicable.

Fig 4: Detaching Button Caps From Die Cast Tree

G00528597

Courtesy of BMW OF NORTH AMERICA, INC.

Clip light elements (1) into the button caps (2) as shown. Clip button caps into the operating unit.

Installation note: The button cap for air recirculation function has two light elements.

Fig 5: Clipping Light Elements Into Button Caps

G00528598

Courtesy of BMW OF NORTH AMERICA, INC.

Check function of the air conditioning.