64 11 321 Removing front plate (air conditioner controls)

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2003 BMW 530i, 2002 BMW 530i, and 2001 BMW 530i. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

Remove heater controls, refer to 64 11 749 REMOVING AND INSTALLING/REPLACING HEATER CONTROLS (AUTOMATIC AIR CONDITIONER) .

Carefully unclip clips (1) at top and bottom. Remove front plate.

Fig 1: Removing Front Plate (Air Conditioner Controls)

Courtesy of BMW OF NORTH AMERICA, INC.

Installation:

Insert pins (1) straight into bushes (2).

Make sure when pushing front plate together with housing that swallow-tail guides (3) engage each other.

Fig 2: Installing Front Plate (Air Conditioner Controls)

Courtesy of BMW OF NORTH AMERICA, INC.