iDrive partially working

[Bagherra]

Originally Posted by beemer606

Getting back to trying to remove the idrive module. I did a search and no help for how to actually removing the module. Is it just a matter of pulling the knob off and undoing a screw or something? I don't want to force off the knob(won't just pull off with my hand)by prying with a tool if that is not the way to get the module out.

Just bought a 2007 X5 3.0L and had the same issue.

I searched my ass off on how to remove it and like you, came up with
nothing.

Dealer ended up replacing the controller for free. Being a helicopter mechanic, I would have loved to replace it myself...