DIY: Removing light switch vent

[old skool]

The vent we are talking about is this one:

[old skool]

You need to remove the screw underneath with a phillips head screw driver.

[old skool]

You should be able to pull the bottom out towards you.

[old skool]

Then pull down and away from the steering wheel to release the plastic catch at the upper right corner of the vent.

[old skool]

Twist the connector going to the light switch to release it.
The disconnect the fog light cable.

[old skool]

This is what it looks like removed:

[tomas3314]

Quick question..and the reason for the removal? Just asking...

[old skool]

I am taking the entire interior out of my car....
But for anyone else the reasons may vary...

[G. P. Burdell]

You might need to remove the vent in order to replace the headlight or fog light switch, replace the tiny bulb that illuminates the switch, or install one of these:

http://forums.bimmerforums.com/forum...d.php?t=284363

[MJFX328]

I need to replace the bulb behind that switch.

wats the bulb #?

[old skool]

I will have to take a look at it and see

[tomas3314]

I am taking the entire interior out of my car....
But for anyone else the reasons may vary...

I see I just thought you had something neat like a gauge mounted in the vent, etc...otherwise keep on dissasemblin'

[beatniks325]

nice writeup. keep them coming old skool. i just removed my vent yesterday to mount an aftermarket water temp gauge like G. P. Burdell and other's have done.

[old skool]

Apprarently I need to replace the bulb inside my switch because it doesn't light up...I ordered the bulb through my mechanic....so it is possible that people will need this writeup after all.

[beatniks325]

it really is a great place to throw a gauge into if you don't want to get a sunglasses gauge kit.

[heifetz17]

Just run down to Bumper to Bumper and pick up the bulb. They have the one you need.

[old skool]

what is bumper to bumper?

[beatniks325]

like an autozone or checkers or pepboys

[scooter086]

I need to replace the bulb behind that switch.

wats the bulb #?

I just took the bulb to the local car-parts store. They gave me one bulb, didn't fit, they have me another bulb, it fit and worked.

[e36]

wheres the bulb at? its not an LED?

mike

[old skool]

http://www.realoem.com/bmw/showparts...63&hg=61&fg=35

Part #18

[CapeKo]

I had no promlem removing swich, but was looking for build in light.
Problem now solved, thanks

[old skool]

Glad to hear it.

[blk90s13]

where is the bulb ? is it inside the switch it self ? i took the vent and switch out but cant see where is the bulb it self unless i have to take the switch apart !

[old skool]

Check the link in post #21. It is inside the switch. You just pull it out.