64 11 324 Replace the button caps for the heater controls (E60/E61 from 03/2007, E63/E64 from 09/2007)

Necessary preliminary tasks: 

• Remove control panel for heating - air conditioning.

Turn temperature selector wheel (1) to stop (arrow).

Fig 1: Turn Temperature Selector Wheel (1) To Stop (Arrow)

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Unclip the protective cap (1) of the temperature selector wheels and air flow controller with button cap (2) in direction of arrow.

Fig 2: Unclip The Protective Cap (1) Of The Temperature Selector Wheels

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Installation note: Clip protective cap (1) of the left temperature selector wheel in with mark pointing to the left (arrow). Clip the protective cap of the right temperature selector wheel in with mark pointing to the right. Protective caps must audibly snap into place.

Fig 3: Clip Protective Cap (1) Of The Left Temperature Selector Wheel In With Mark Pointing To The Left (Arrow)

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Installation note: Mark (1) must be aligned with mark (2) of the protective cap of the air flow controller (3). Protective cap must audibly snap into place.

Fig 4: Mark (1) Must Be Aligned With Mark (2) Of The Protective Cap Of The Air Flow Controller (3)

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Set included special tool (2) onto the switch block (1) as shown. Press the special tool to the stop onto the switch block. Carefully pull both switch blocks (1) out with special tool (2).

NOTE:

If applicable, the switch springs located behind the switch block will fall out when pulling out the switch block.

Fig 5: Carefully Pull Both Switch Blocks (1) Out With Special Tool (2)

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Carefully insert the switch springs (1) into the inlet (2) of the switch block (3) as shown. Carefully clip switch blocks (3) into the operating unit of the air conditioning.

Installation note: The repair kit includes 7 switch springs. However, only 5 switch springs will be installed.

The switch spring positions may not be changed during installation. Check buttons and switch springs for function.

Fig 6: Carefully Insert The Switch Springs (1) Into The Inlet (2) Of The Switch Block (3)

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Installation note: The springs must be inserted in the left switch block as shown.

Fig 7: Springs Must Be Inserted In The Left Switch Block As Shown

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Installation note: The springs must be inserted in the right switch block as shown.

Fig 8: Springs Must Be Inserted In The Right Switch Block As Shown

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Check function of the heating and air conditioning system.