Heating And A/C Controls; Ihka Control Panel, Removing - BMW 1999-2005 M3 Service Manual

Heating and Air Conditioning
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Heating and A/C
Controls
The IHKA control module is integrated
with the control panel in the center
console below the radio. There is a
built-in interior temperature sensor and
fan.
Models with GPS navigation are
equipped with a center console-
mounted On-Board Monitor. This
combines sound system control
functions, GPS monitoring and
heating/A/C control functions.

IHKA control panel, removing

If BMW special tools 64 1 010 are
available, slide them between IHKA
control panel front bezel and
dashboard, then pull panel out.
Otherwise, use the following
procedure.
Remove utility compartment below
IHKA control panel:
Open compartment door.
Push upward in center of
compartment to release locking
tabs (arrows).
Pull out compartment.
- Shifter bezel: Lift up by prying
gently.
Shifter boot: Unclip bottom of boot
-
from shifter trim (window switch
carrier) by pushing forward. Pull
boot up around shifter, but do not
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