How to remove the A/C control panel?

2022 BMW 850
59,000 MILES • 4.4L • V8 • 4WD • AUTOMATIC
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AMOOMAND
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I need instructions on how to remove the A/C control panel and replace the A/C vent because mine is broken.
Jan 26, 2025 at 11:47 PM
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AMOOMAND
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Photo of part i need to replace.
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Jan 26, 2025 at 11:50 PM
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STRAILER
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Yep, there must be a problem with these vents because there is a service bulletin for this repair. Here is how the job is done but you will need a special tool for the repair FYI. Check out the images (below). Please let us know what happens.
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Jan 27, 2025 at 11:11 AM
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AMOOMAND
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Man I fixed it lol. And I did it the way they say isn't possible. I bought a used ac control unit for $200 on eBay and took the vents from it and put it in my original. It's a little bit of a pain but so much easier than taking apart the whole dash.
Jan 30, 2025 at 12:52 PM
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Glad you could get it fixed, thanks for letting us know. Please use 2CarPros anytime we are here to help.
Jan 31, 2025 at 10:07 AM
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