BMW 3 (E46). Manual — part 267

connector from switch.

Squeeze together retaining clips
at front of switch. Slide switch out
of holder (toward rear of car).

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Install new switch, then allow
clutch pedal to spring back slowly,
automatically adjusting switch
position.

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Other Interior Switches

Many of the remaining electrical
switches are housed at the bottom
center of the dashboard, or in the
center console.

The ASC or DCS switch is ahead of the
shifter console at the bottom of the
center dashboard. When equipped,
seat heater switches are in the same
location.

The right front and right rear window
switches are ganged into one unit on
the right side of the shifter. The left
front and left rear window switches are
ganged with the child safety rear
window lockout switch (sedan and
Sport Wagon models) on the left side
of the shifter.

The central locking switch and hazard
warning switch are ganged into one
unit behind the shifter mechanism.

Replacement of the above switches is
covered below, noting when each
switch is accessible.

The left and right electric outside rear
view mirrors are controlled by one
switch on the driver door armrest.

Lower dashboard/console
switches, replacing

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Remove shift knob by pulling knob
straight off the gearshift lever.

Note:

Removal of the shift knob will require
about 90 lbs. of force. Do not twist knob
or locating key can be damaged.

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Pry up on rear of shift boot/bezel
to unclip, then remove boot from
front retainers.

Remove retaining screws (arrows)
under transmission selector boot/trim.

Power window switches, replacing

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To remove left or right ganged
window switches:

Shifter bezel: Lift up by prying
gently.

Shifter boot: Unclip bottom of boot
from center console trim by
pushing forward. Pull boot up
around shifter, but do not remove.

Unclip switch retainer (A) and pull out
switches from under console trim.

Detach electrical harness
connector (B) from switches.

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Installation is reverse of removal.

ASC/DSC/seat heater switches,
replacing

Either the ASC or DSC switch is
located in the storage
compartment/ash tray housing. Seat
heater switches are also located here,
if equipped.

This procedure can be skipped in order
to access center console switches.

Remove storage compartment below
IHKA control panel:

Open compartment door.

Push upward in center of
compartment, then pull out.

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Remove retaining screws from
storage compartment/ash tray
housing.

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Slide housing out and disconnect
electrical harness connectors.
Remove housing from lower
dashboard

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With housing removed slide
switches out of housing by gently
pushing from behind.

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Installation is reverse of removal.

Central locking/hazard warning
switches, replacing

Working at rear of center console,
press rolling cover of rear ashtray
down. Depress cover fully to pop
ashtray out of console. Remove