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Old 08-28-2007, 10:35 AM   #1
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Default HVAC/radio panel removal/replacement?

Hello All...

I have a problem here with my 1996 316i... As we all know, the factory/dealer supplied radios within the cars have a security feature and normally need a "special" tool to remove them. Well, some idiot (not me) decided to attempt to pull the radio out of the panel and cracked the panel.

I ordered a new panel from BMW (AU$71.00 - OUCH!!!), removed the radio properly, removed the clock and defroster/aircon switches, disconnected and separated the HVAC controls from the panel and was able to remove the old panel.

I got the new panel and reconnected everything with the exception of the radio and its bracket as there are two screws at the top of the panel that need to be inserted into the dash first.

My problem is, try as I may, I cannot get the two bottom clips of the panel to snap themselves back into the pod. Has anyone had the experience of removing and replacing the panel? Is there some magic trick needed to finesse them in?

I'd appreciate any and all comments and suggestions.

Thanks in advance!

Regards,

Jan - with no tunes and a hanging front panel.
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Old 08-28-2007, 04:33 PM   #2
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I havent had any experience removing the panel. But the other week i attempted the same thing. would u be able to let me know how to take it off? or even supply with any pics?
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A picture of the rear of the panel, and where it fits into the dash would really help.
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Old 08-28-2007, 09:44 PM   #4
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Thanks for the replies...

Unfortunately, I don't (true!) own a camera. I used the following diagram from realoem:

http://www.realoem.com/bmw/showparts...99&hg=64&fg=20

The panel is part number 1.

What isn't shown are the two tabs at the top where the panel screws into the pod nor the plastic tabs moulded into the bottom of the panel that seem to clip into holes in the vinyl of the pod.

Cheers,

Jan
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Old 02-18-2012, 02:52 AM   #5
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Default Same problem

There is also another post that discusses this and also does not have a successful resolution. Somebody out there has to have gotten those two bottom tabs secured without breaking them--AND without taking apart any more of the center console (hopefully).

The link to the other thread is here:
http://www.318ti.org/forum/showthread.php?t=25775

Please someone who has done this successfully help us out!
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