E39 Digital Climate Controller removal?

[poltergeist666]

Can anybody please tell me how the digital climate controller is removed from the dash on a 1997 E39 540i,as I want to replace the old fascia that has cracked buttons,with a spangly new one.

Many Thanks in advance.

Jerry

 

[5man]

Hey, see thats a common on them ! O.K. first remove the radio with a 2.5mm allen or the BMW tool. (NOTE) radio code when finishing. With a light sight out for a bright metal tang. It will have a slight bend to it. Using a pick or a flat head push downward and pushing it from the rear it will ease out. (NOTE) before pushing make sure the tang is fully collapsed.

 

[poltergeist666]

Many thanks for the advice - I managed to change just the facia,with a new one by gently prising the unit out with a screwdriver.Changing the front panel was a bit fiddly,as there are numerous button contacters,that have a mind of their own,and given half a chance,move out of position,before you have a chance to push the new facia home.

The end result was more than worth it,even if it did test my patience!!!!

Rgds

Jerry