OK ... so I have a replacement and located the resistor to the left of the center console. But how in hell do I get the original one out??????? Where it is you need certainly less than my 6'-2 frame to get to it. Then it's held in place by typical BMW plastic restrainers. To top it off the black under dash cover has some kind of shield in front of the resistor.

Is is
a) just a real pain,
b) am I an idiot or
c) is there a special removal tool.

ANY answer and help on how to remove it will be greatly appreciated.
Thanks ....