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Centre console trim

Specific discussion about the E89 2009 Z4 (sDrive35is, sDrive35i, sDrive30i, sDrive23i)
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Post by jabber » Thu Nov 02, 2017 3:13 pm

Does anyone know how to remove the centre console trim?
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Post by ph001 » Thu Nov 02, 2017 3:27 pm

Assuming you mean the bit by the handbrake / gear lever. It's a bitch.... viewtopic.php?f=2&t=101267
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Post by Marlon » Thu Nov 02, 2017 3:32 pm

Looks like the OP is asking about an E89
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Post by ph001 » Thu Nov 02, 2017 3:35 pm

Ah!! Saw his profile pic and assumed E85. :headbang:

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Post by jabber » Thu Nov 02, 2017 4:15 pm

ph001 wrote: Thu Nov 02, 2017 3:35 pm Ah!! Saw his profile pic and assumed E85. :headbang:

My bad.
Sorry haven’t got round to resizing a picture for my profile!
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Post by Tumnus » Thu Nov 02, 2017 4:20 pm

If I remember correctly you just need to open the arm rest storage, then get a trim removal tool and prize up the centre console from the storage end, then gradually lift it up and disconnect the many plugs! The gear knob can be removed by giving it a sharp yank upwards :lol:
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Post by willgill » Thu Nov 02, 2017 5:05 pm

just FYI, don't give the dct gerar knob a sharp yank up, you won't appreciate the results :p
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Post by Tumnus » Thu Nov 02, 2017 5:33 pm

willgill wrote: Thu Nov 02, 2017 5:05 pm just FYI, don't give the dct gerar knob a sharp yank up, you won't appreciate the results :p
Good point, just saw the OP has an auto!
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Post by Nictrix » Thu Nov 02, 2017 6:46 pm

If the gearstick surround is similar to the manual it is possible to get the console off without removing the surround.
With a bit of manipulation it can be fed through the hole in the console.
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