I have a 2001 525i with a dead fan motor.  Went to the dealer for repair.  I
know the service manager and he told me my problem is the Final Stage
Resistor.  He told me it's a shade tree mechanic fix.  He said it's located
just under the gove box and the part is $119 bucks.  Will me knowing you
can't return electronical parts after the sale maybe it would be a good idea
to take the old one out first.  Make sure I have an EXACT match.  Can
somebody assist me, I'm on my back lying on the floor board just removed the
panel under the glove box.  I'm getting a cramp so what does it look like?
How do I pull it out.  Is there a rubics cube combination or some kind of
secret hand shake I need to be aware of before everything just pops out in
front of me from pulling on everything in front of me.  HELP!  Does anybody
know what I'm doing, and I can't get up!  I'm serious is there a diagram on
the net or somebody who can explain what I'm looking for, I know it's a
Final Stage Resister but I have no clue as to what it looks like.  My
service manager friend would help me but his boss is standing over him like
flies on a roast, if you know what I mean?  I love my Beemer but I had no
idea how much repair would be.  I tried the ol' "it's under my certified
pre-owned 100k warrantee, but just my luck, that ran out last month.  Sucker
never gets an even break, you know what I mean?  If anybody can assist me it
would be great.  Thanks guys