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  2. 1980 E21 323i

E21 Heater Vent Control Panel

My temp control knob was stiff and felt like it was binding. I decided to remove the E21 heater control panel and see what was going on. I wasn't prepared for how invasive removing the panel would be.
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  • the steering wheel has to come off for access and to remove the trim panel under the instrument cluster. horn wiring with MOMO steering wheel. you should also lower the steering column by removing the two 13mm bolts on the underside (they hold the column to the dash).

    the steering wheel has to come off for access and to remove the trim panel under the instrument cluster. horn wiring with MOMO steering wheel. you should also lower the steering column by removing the two 13mm bolts on the underside (they hold the column to the dash).

    E21 horn wiringMOMO steering wheel

  • how to remove the E21 headlight and fog light switch

    how to remove the E21 headlight and fog light switch

    E21 heater vent panelE21 headlight switch

  • headlight switch

    headlight switch

    E21 heater vent panelE21 headlight switch

  • back of the E21 heater panel. pretty dusty!!!

    back of the E21 heater panel. pretty dusty!!!

    E21 heater vent panel

  • right side cables - fresh air vent, dashboard vents. note the metal retaining clips over the blue sheathing. on the temp knob the clip was hung up on the white cable only.

    right side cables - fresh air vent, dashboard vents. note the metal retaining clips over the blue sheathing. on the temp knob the clip was hung up on the white cable only.

    E21 heater vent panel

  • temp control knob. the retaining clip is removed.

    temp control knob. the retaining clip is removed.

    E21 heater vent panel

  • wiring for the infamous E21 hazard switch.

    wiring for the infamous E21 hazard switch.

    E21 heater vent panelE21 hazard switch

  • don't do this!!! there are two screws behind the control knobs that I didn't notice. they broke when I took the panel off... pull the knobs out and remove the screws. and there are three more along the top that are easily accessed.

    don't do this!!! there are two screws behind the control knobs that I didn't notice. they broke when I took the panel off... pull the knobs out and remove the screws. and there are three more along the top that are easily accessed.

    E21 heater panel

  • fresh lighting!

    fresh lighting!

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