Interior, A/C - IHKA Operating Panel Buttons Are Peeling
SI B64 01 13
Heating and Air Conditioning
April 2013
Technical Service
This Service Information bulletin supersedes SI B64 01 13 dated February 2013.
[NEW] designates changes to this revision
SUBJECT
IHKA Operating Panel Buttons Are Peeling
MODEL
F01
F02
F04
F05
F06
F07
F10
F12
F13
SITUATION
The surface is peeling off one or more of the IHKA operating panel buttons, and the button symbol may become unreadable.
CAUSE
Ingredients in certain skin care products, including sunscreens and hand lotions, causes the button surface to peel.
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In the picture, you can clearly see how the low fan speed button is just starting to peel. Two of the four fan blades are missing from the button
symbol, and soon the entire symbol will be gone.
[NEW] PROCEDURE
Improved replacement buttons for the IHKA panel are now available as a kit.
Refer to ETK for the correct part number for your model. Replace ALL the buttons included in the kit.
Note:
The repair procedure can be performed inside the car without removing the console or control panel.
1. Use two narrow picks to carefully pry off the button caps. Since the button will be replaced, pay special attention not to damage the switch.
Note:
There are two types of button switches; a rocker type for the fan speed adjustment, and a regular push-button type for the others.
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2. In this picture, the fan speed button cap has been removed. The cap is attached to the two individual square openings of the switch
3. In this picture, the driver's side seat heating button is being removed. The cap is attached by four retaining tabs; two on the top, and two on the
bottom. Remove the two top tabs, and then the two bottom tabs.
4. The cap has been removed, and the four retaining tabs can be seen.
5. After all button caps have been removed, install the new caps by aligning them squarely to the switch, and then pushing in firmly. Working from
the center outward will simplify the installation. After the first cap is installed, check for functionality and smooth operation before installing the
next cap. Continue installing the remaining caps in the same fashion.
[NEW] PARTS INFORMATION
Refer to ETK.
2010 BMW 760Li (F02) V12-6.0L Turbo (N74) Page 394
[NEW] WARRANTY INFORMATION
Covered under the terms of the BMW New Vehicle/SAV Limited Warranty.
