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Control Panel Removal & Installation E30 Models Disconnect the negative battery terminal. Remove the left side lower instrument panel trim and the center console tray. Remove the radio. Remove the switches or covers from the openings above the radio opening. Disconnect the switches from the wiring harness. Remove the screws holding the control panel at the top. The screws are accessible at the openings above the radio opening. Pull the control panel forward. Disconnect the cable clamps and remove the cable ends from the levers. To install: Connect the cables. Install the panel into the dashboard and replace the screws. Install the switches and the radio. Install the center console tray and the trim panel. Connect the negative battery terminal. Defogger Flap & Fresh Air Flap Disconnect the negative battery terminal. Remove the left side lower instrument panel trim and the center console tray. Lower the glove compartment door and disconnec...

Blower Motor Removal & Installation E30 Models The blower is accessible by removing the cover at the top of the firewall in the engine compartment. Disconnect the negative battery cable. To remove the motor cover, pull off the rubber weatherstrip, cut off wire ties holding the wire that runs diagonally across the cover, unscrew and remove the bolts, and pull the cover aside. Release the retaining straps, move them to the side, and then remove the blower cover. Pull off both electrical connectors. Disengage the clamp that fastens the assembly in place by pulling the bottom. Lift out the motor/fan assembly, being careful not to damage the flap underneath. To install: The fan and motor assembly is balanced at the factory. Do not disturb the orientation of the fan and motor during installation. Place the fan and motor into the heater and install the clamp. Connect the wires and install the fan cover. Attach the straps. Install the outside cover an...

TROUBLESHOOTING Find out what's wrong with your car using our troubleshooting guide. All you need to know is what the problem feels like, looks like, smells like or sounds like. My Vehicle: SYMPTOM When you visit your doctor, you have to describe your symptoms before you can find out what's wrong. Well, consider this like taking your car to a doctor. This information will help us diagnose your car's problem and get your car to feeling better. Feels Like Change Backfire Brake Drag Brake Pedal Travel Is Excessive Clunk/Thump/Thud Damp Engine Keeps Running (Key Off) Erratic Idle Fading/Sinking Brake Pedal Hard Brake Pedal Hard Starting Harsh Shifting Idle Is Rough/Erratic Knocking Locked Misfiring No Start Play in Steering Power Loss (A/T) Ride Too Soft Rough Shifting (A/T) Slides Sideways Spongy Steering Column Will Not Lock Sticky Throttle Sways/Leans Wet Bottoms Out Brake Pedal Pulsates Brakes Dragging Clutch Drags or Grabs Delayed Shifts...