Failed AC control unit removal

M0.92 · 03-11-2015, 12:56 PM

I am sending in my radio unit to have the LCD screen fixed, but I can't get the AC control unit out of its slot even if my life depended on it. I have watched the videos, read the DIYs, have the right tool but I just can't get the sucker to pop out. I don't want to use too much force obviously as I don't want to damage anything.

I really need some help, as I am under a bit of a time crunch to get this done.

Thanks!

mathematics · 03-12-2015, 01:35 PM

it just pops out. there's really nothing to it. not sure why you're having trouble. take a pic perhaps? maybe we can see where you're going wrong...

M0.92 · 03-12-2015, 02:37 PM

Not sure a picture would do any good as it just sits in the dash

After doing some further research it appears there are a couple if different versions of AC control unit, some are auto and some are not. The non auto are quite easy to remove, the autos are a real b!tch. Mine's a b!tch.

taibanl · 03-12-2015, 07:20 PM

first time you pull it out, its tight, gets easer = make sure you are hooking around the lip but not in the very center (vertically) on the edge as there is nothing to hook onto there.

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M0.92 First Lieutenant 19 Rep 368 Posts Drives: 2007 335i e92 Join Date: Oct 2012 Location: Barcelona, Spain iTrader: (1)	Failed AC control unit removal I am sending in my radio unit to have the LCD screen fixed, but I can't get the AC control unit out of its slot even if my life depended on it. I have watched the videos, read the DIYs, have the right tool but I just can't get the sucker to pop out. I don't want to use too much force obviously as I don't want to damage anything. I really need some help, as I am under a bit of a time crunch to get this done. Thanks! Last edited by M0.92; 03-11-2015 at 01:34 PM..
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mathematics Captain 71 Rep 994 Posts Drives: 08 328i e93 alpine white Join Date: May 2009 Location: Queens, NY iTrader: (0)	it just pops out. there's really nothing to it. not sure why you're having trouble. take a pic perhaps? maybe we can see where you're going wrong... __________________ iPhone 6 Plus (iTunes library/iTunes radio/Waze, etc) to Airport Express via AirPlay. Toslink out of Airport Express to Helix P-Six DSP. PHD AF 1.C tweeters, PHD FB 4.1 midranges. Jehnert Door Cards and mid-bass'.
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M0.92 First Lieutenant 19 Rep 368 Posts Drives: 2007 335i e92 Join Date: Oct 2012 Location: Barcelona, Spain iTrader: (1)	Not sure a picture would do any good as it just sits in the dash After doing some further research it appears there are a couple if different versions of AC control unit, some are auto and some are not. The non auto are quite easy to remove, the autos are a real b!tch. Mine's a b!tch.
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taibanl Brigadier General 281 Rep 4,121 Posts Drives: BMW Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: NA iTrader: (4)	first time you pull it out, its tight, gets easer = make sure you are hooking around the lip but not in the very center (vertically) on the edge as there is nothing to hook onto there.
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