Quote Originally Posted by Paddy
Does anyone know how to remove the bowden cable and other bits and pieces off the back of the old school manual heater controls in an e36?

I have this unit in mine:
http://realoem.com/bmw/showparts.do?model=BE52&mospid=47425&btnr=64_0155& hg=64&fg=20
And have a replacement unit as none of the original unit lights up. Tried replacing the bulbs and the plexiglass inside the unit that allows the light to flow/travel around the dials but the original still doesn't work so need to change it out completely just can't figure out how to remove the wires without anything breaking, or the bowden!!

Searched for DIY vids on youtube and it seems to just bring up manual climate control units or full OBD units.
The bowden cable reaches all the way around the back of the heater unit itself on the drivers side. I've taken out a couple of full units and it's a dash out job as access is heavily restricted.

Edit: Actually I have a whole heater unit out of the car, I'll have a look around the shed this eve if I get the chance and see if I can sort you some pics to show what I mean as it will be easier with the full unit out to show you what I mean and maybe also answer your question correctly!

Also this is might be worth a look: Click