taking out the headlight switch "square" thingy.

[E30godz]

Ive got the lower bolster off and can get my hands behind the headlight switch/sqaure area, but im not sure how it pops out...im trying to wire up my boost gauge light to the headlight switch.

[rs4pro3]

There are 2 small 8mm nuts that hold it in place.

[E30godz]

how do ya get to em?

[rs4pro3]

You just have to feel around and loosen them by hand sometimes there to tight and you ahve to use a small box wrench.

[bimmerphile]

tiny tiny wrist motion. From what I recall, this was an incredible PITA (I have big hands). Just get up in there with a small 8mm socket or box wrench, you might have to use just your fingers to turn it.


If your hands arent sweaty after about 1 full turn you can get it off with your fingers.

[M-technik-3]

Easiest take the side piece off and undo the knurl screws take the whole piece out and then do repair. 6 minute job tops.

[E30godz]

the "side piece"?

[M-technik-3]

the "side piece"?

after you drop the knee panel you reach up and just unscrew the knurled screws. they are silver takes no time what so ever. Recline seat lay up side down with flash light, it'll be obvious. Takes me now time to grab them, I do it so I can have the twin fog light set-ups.

[e30Matt]

Hey, while you're under there, wire up your fogs independent and tell me how you do it. Kthx. :)

[Mystikal]

Hey, while you're under there, wire up your fogs independent and tell me how you do it. Kthx. :)

Dude, you have a '91. You can do the 3 minute relay mod (I did it).

[BS87]

Top left and lower right hand side of the boxy area is where the 8mm nuts should be, if that helps.

[christophbmw]

i tried doing me fogs independant but then it made them so they are always on, has anyone done this before? i got some wiring diagrams off all -data but havent got a chance to look at them yet. if anyone can make this easier for me that would be gret. thnks. (i drive an '85)