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Panel Lights

Author : bmwe34.net Posted on : 02/12/2004
Model : BMW, 5 - Series (E34) 1989-96 Category : Lights - Interior
Source : http://www.bmwe34.net
 

This procedure works on the Bmw E34 and E32. If lights are missiong on your panels... you have to change them.

Failure syndromes:
- Obvious, panels not as bright in noght time.



OBC bulbs replacement procedure:
Hex wrenches and needle noise pliers.
New bulbs and Radio code.
1. Make sure you have the code of the radio if you still have the stock Bmw radio.
2. Remove the radio. (It is held by two pentagonal screws, the pentagonal tool is available from your dealer for about $13.00, but a small hex wrench will do)


3. Insert your hand inside the radio opening and locate the OBC lever on the right of the opening, towards the rear. Pull the lever towards you and the OBC will pop out.
CAUTION: Right Hand Drive Bmw: PUSH the lever, don't pull...


4. Now you can see the 3 backlight bulbs. Change them all as you probably don't want to remove for every single bulb. Use needle noise pliers to remove the bulbs.
5. Place the OBC back on and push to get it engaged. Place the radio back on and insert the code.
This is what the bulbs look like (Thanks Hans L.)


Heat control panel bulbs:
1. Remove the radio as described above.
2. Place your hand inside the the radio opening and locate the A/C, rear window heater, recirculation buttons and push it towards the rear of the car.


3. Disconnect the connector and set the buttons aside.
4. Through the radio opening, push the tabs toward the steering wheel and remove the heat panel far enough to disconnect the heat cables


5. Pry the cable tabs and set them aside.

6. Now you can remove the 3 or 4 screws at the back of the panel and gently remove the back cover. You will find one bulb only to light the whole thing.

7. Installation is reverse of removal.
 

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References

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