Without iDrive, the A/C Switch can be removed with a plastic prying tool as shown below; In the model with iDrive unscrew the A/C Switch, which is unbolted with a special prying tool; then turn the frontal panel with the knobs, and it is necessary to remember that the plastic gudgeons are at the point D; after that pull back the panel and unlock the connectors lock according to the instructions. Removal is the complete opposite of installation and for this reason, to program and code the new panel, a BMW scan tool is used.