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BMW Serie 7 - Video tutorial

Model: BMW Serie 7 MK 3, E38 - Years 1994-2001
Part: Dashboard
Operation: Disassembly of the front air vents

In order to remove the front air vents, those placed in the center of the console, which also integrate a fan inside them, it will be necessary to remove many elements of the console itself but also the instrument panel in order to access the seat of the fan power socket. ; therefore once the elements present in the console (radio and climate control controls) and the grille located in the center of the dashboard have been extracted, proceed with the disassembly of the instrument panel by unscrewing the relative fixing screws and also removing the shell that covers the upper part of the controls of the light switch; at this point it is possible to reach the socket and disconnect it to complete the disassembly of the ventilation outlets.


Posted on 8 September 2023 by ScegliAuto



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