BMW part number 84010408009 is a discontinued Behr air conditioning center console faceplate designed specifically for 1977–1979 US-market BMW E21 320i models equipped with dealer-installed Behr A/C. It houses the center air vents, rotary fan/temperature control knobs, and radio cutout in the lower center console. Because early E21 models were built in Germany without factory-integrated air conditioning, BMW offered two North American retrofit systems—VPC ("Vehicle Processing Center" - installed at the port of entry) and Behr (typically dealer-installed). I've had this part in stock for 30+ years....unopened until I took the photos in Nov 2026. (base-2)
- E21 3 Series (1977–1979). Fits 320i (2.0L M10) models equipped with the dealer-installed Behr A/C system.
- 1980–1983 Exclusion. Does not fit 1980–1983 E21 320i (1.8L) models, which switched to a factory-integrated heater/A/C dash and console layout.
- Behr Internal Number (
70.104.08.009). In the late 1970s, Behr (the German HVAC supplier) assigned 70.XXX.XX.XXX part numbers to its North American retrofit air conditioning kits and replacement components.
- BMW NA Cross-Reference (
84 01 0 408 009). When BMW North America cataloged Behr's replacement parts for US dealerships, it stripped Behr's 70. prefix and replaced it with BMW's 84 01 US A/C accessory prefix (70.104.08.009 → 84 01 0 408 009).
- Physical Part. It is the black molded plastic center console faceplate that holds the two upper directional air vents, the two lower rotary control knobs (fan speed and thermostat), and the DIN radio cutout on 1977–1979 E21 320i models.
- BMW NA Accessory Prefix (
84 01). In the late 1970s, BMW North America used the 84 01 part number prefix for US dealer-installed air conditioning kits and replacement components rather than standard German factory 64 51 numbers.
- Behr vs. VPC Systems. Early US E21 320i models used two different dealer-installed A/C consoles—Behr and VPC. The Behr faceplate (
84010408009) has the control knobs positioned below the air vents, whereas the VPC system places the knobs between the vents.
- Availability. Marked as No Longer Available (NLA) from BMW. I have 1 in stock (NEW).
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