How To Remove BMW Trim/Hvac/LCM/Radio/Vents/Gauge Cluster

I show how to remove many of the things attached to the dash, which include: trim, radio, HVAC Module, Light Control Module, Vents, and the Gauge Cluster on a BMW E46. Thanks for watching!
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[@mindjab]

Keep uploading content bro! You’ve saved me money and taught me everything about e46 interior removal !

[@nelagordon24]

Great video, very helpful. Thanks for taking the time to show how it’s done

[@WillSR20]

Who is the one asshat that gave this a thumb down??? Great video, much appreciated.

[@mfreels08]

I know that I am years late commenting, but I’m sitting here trying to swap out a radio on a 330CI. The Metro dash kit requires that you pull the top vents out. We don’t do these super often, I’m glad that I had your video. I did not know about those tabs, I’d be buying the customer a replacement vent

[@gdsgift4260]

Saved my life didn’t know about the hvac Amazing thank you so much brother !

[@seanstrickland551]

Excellent walk through. Super thorough 👌

[@ShopLifeTV]

Thanks!

[@seanstrickland551]

@@ShopLifeTV I'm rebuilding a 330i and this has kept me from destroying so many plastic tabs in the dash.

[@surjitsinghmahajan7762]

THE VIDEO WAS PERFECT SHOWING THINGS ATTACHED TO THE DASH

[@karaokeguy9934]

Another in an AMAZING series of videos! Thanks!

[@nelagordon24]

If you have a cd changer installed, you can even use that cable as pre-amp rca connection. There is an adapter for it.

[@nitriostalker6819]

Hi new to your channel, & new to the BMW life I've purchased a 2000 Bmw 323i I've replaced parts that the previous owner took off n never put back on. I'm planning on upgrading n updating the interior changing the drab tan interior with a black n blue interior, swapping the motor with an S52 rebuilt n stand alone ecm for the motor n stand alone ecm for main functions for car, any tips that you could suggest I'm all ears. Thanks in advance. Matt S.

[@damayantizahar94]

thank you great video, i did dismantle old BMW 2004. to safe all the inside interior to transplant to another car... love it thank you

[@hollywoodsoles2804]

Hey man all your videos are very helpful I was wondering if you have a video on how to change or tighten a rear view mirror. Thanks again for all your vids

[@bmwMax95]

your videos save me a lot of money, thanks :P

[@wheelshunt9489]

The video was so helpful, TY!!

[@paulbahmiller9569]

Are the 2 tabs replacable that direct the airflow from the center vent module replaceable? If so, where can I purchase?

[@GioOnPC]

Hey how do I replace that blue thing I just bought one of these but mine is missing ?

[@nashveersewcharran1663]

great video dude, will it be possible to make a video on how to adjust your e brake cable on a e46 325ci, thanks

[@DarkestDeath97]

What is a preface lift ? When you were taking out the radio?

[@prettywithapurpose]

I have a 323i e46 and I’m got a new radio. You mentioned the antenna adapter but what about the other cords?

[@whateverrrrrr123]

Thanks your videos gave me the most info

[@giovargas895]

Hi, thanks for the tutorial, it's just great. I have a problem with the sunroof of my 330i E46 2002. For some reason it seems like there's something on the way I believe. It opens fine but when you close it it doesn't close all the way and it gets back to the open position. You need to keep trying until it finally closes. What could I do about it, how do I take it apart to check it out ? Thanks so much for your help and greetings from Costa Rica.

[@ShopLifeTV]

+Gio Vargas Take off the sunroof glass, and then just look at the tracks and see if the clips for the shade have broken off and causing the track to jam. Thanks for watching!

[@giovargas895]

Thanks so much for replying. In case the clips are broken where could I get them?

[@crackidea7201]

Bro can you send me a link where to buy those trims. TIA

[@cristismile9363]

hey,thanks for the tutorial,it was wery helpfull. I removed my central vents because once in a while it makes a strange sound,(a strange sound cames fron inside the central vents)so I though it's the vents inside,but to my surprise,there wasn't any vent inside :)) do you know what can make that sound?

[@ShopLifeTV]

+cristi smile Hey, most likely the noise is coming from the HVAC unit itself. It is behind the dash and is probably opening and closing or something of that sort. Try to drive around with the fan and everything turned off and see if it still makes noise.

[@Jonah84848484]

how much do you charge for an entire interior makeover like in this/other of your vids?

[@cocteautwinsii]

hi i have problem with some noise when the car is in the sun "summer time"i got some strange sound like cricket and like something broke and it bumping the right side of the dash board .I think that is the windscreen ventilation .do you have any solutions how to fix it ? During the winter there is no that sound :-) Pls help

[@SIG_333]

Hey i need to remove that plastic cover wich is part of the front bonnet ejector, is there an "how to"?

[@avrgegamers5872]

I took out my ac and now when I start it, it automatically goes to high blast and it doesn’t show anything and I can’t turn it off

[@gccarvalho]

Hello, is it possible to change the gauge cluster from e46 330i to e46 M3?? it´ll works everything fine?

[@mycableabel3182]

Would you recommend the Eonon aftermarket headunit for a bmw e46 2002 330ci.

[@nelagordon24]

You didn’t show us how you took out the ashtray and the pocket that’s right above it. When you pulled out the air controls you pulled it out with one hand underneath it and one above.

[@AquaStevae]

Do you have a link for ordering that antenna adaptor??? also, i keep wondering in all your vids, where do you get those black latex gloves?

[@ShopLifeTV]

I do not, but you can find them on ebay and amazon. I get the gloves from harbor freight

[@Alex_-oc4bt]

I just dropped a screw in the air duct of the windshield defroster... Can I even get to it? Without removing the whole dash? Edit: I was hoping I could access the defroster vent by removing the front vent. It doesnt work..pretty stupid idea in retrospect lol I ended up glueing a strong magnet to a long strip of flexible cardboard and fished out the screw with that.

[@BiffTannenBTTF]

That center vent is a bear to remove! Just got finished with it, but man, what a pain!

[@wiwibthelex]

Very thanks, your video is really help me up man... 👍👍

[@juliperruzzi2625]

have water coming in on the passenger rear side seat. the rear seat is all wet need some help

[@ericthebeast1277]

Is the LCM the same on the X5

[@Arek_R.]

Easiest gauge removal I ever seen xD

[@moon1614]

removed the hvac in this manner and it snapped the plastic housing of one of the wires connected to it, be careful if you’re doing this yourself.

[@youssefali8002]

how to remove the dashboard and replace the fridge of the A/C .....???

[@markolezi]

I have a question, I have a bmw e 46 and it has normal gauge cluster, and i was thinking about changing it with a newer version with crome rings inside but I dont know does the milage stays on the clock or is it in the car computer so if i change the clock will the milage change or will it remain the same? and second q is i dont have multifunction steering wheel but when i took down the airbag there is one plug extra that is free so i am guesing that all i need to do is to buy airbag with functions and plug it in and cruise control, and radio controls should work, or it shouldnt? :) I apologize for bad english :)

[@ShopLifeTV]

+Marko Ćulibrk You can retrofit the chrome rings on to your current cluster, look up the chrome ring add ons. Honestly I have no experience with non-function steering wheels, I would check the forums. If there is an extra plug I would guess it would be for the functions. As long as the other plugs from the multifunction wheel fit everything should work. Thanks!

[@JoseAguilar-zt5sl]

@@ShopLifeTV how to replace the heater core 2004 325i

[@donphillips5471]

How do you unplug the a/c drain hose?

[@paposilva3037]

Can I use a sunroof on a 2004 330 into a 2003 325xi

[@eddysun518]

Wonderful, I like your video so much.

[@jahjahsounddutchiekilla6426]

what about the trim behind the steering wheel? that's between the dash and steering wheel,i need to get that out whitout removing the steering wheel

[@ShopLifeTV]

+JAHJAHSOUND DUTCHIEKILLA Are you talking about the leather piece with the plastic bracket at the end?

[@jahjahsounddutchiekilla6426]

well i got it out !!,but i broke that leather bracket that your talking about ,,,already ,but its fixed now,thanks tho

[@tomcanada4047]

JAHJAHSOUND DUTCHIEKILLA I

[@surjitsinghmahajan7762]

HOW DO YOU REMOVE THE VENT CONTROL ACTUATORS

[@mahmoudgasama]

where can I find the red inserts on the dash that holds the trim in placwe?

[@ShopLifeTV]

at the dealer or on ebay

[@ahmadsarah4838]

Thanks ❤

[@veganwally]

Very good.

[@gauchegaucho]

U da man

[@juliperruzzi2625]

excellent

[@chaseramos4865]

I can’t grt these freaking handles oooofff 😭

[@whateverrrrrr123]

I am a Sub

[@jhgcjykcgkcm]

Σε παρακαλώ να κάνεις μετάφραση και στα ελληνικά αν μπορείς ευχαριστώ

[@ceondecember4995]

U was young as shit lol I’m now catching up on these since I now own two of these e46 facelift and pre facelift

[@fredpolster1354]

My works too. Used woodprix handbooks and build it with no problems.

[@cocteautwinsii]

Bmw e87

[@callsignramjam3312]

You didnt remove the lcm lmao waste of time

[@justinburke4170]

How do you access the ac central vent actuator. Mine is in the closed position permanently but I want to manually open it. How do I access it?