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E89 Z4 middle console lid

Specific discussion about the E89 2009 Z4 (sDrive35is, sDrive35i, sDrive30i, sDrive23i)
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Post by BMWZ4sailor » Sat Apr 15, 2017 8:09 pm

The middle console lid has two very small gears that clip on to the sides of the lid. It ensures the lid opens and closes smoothly. One of these gears is broken on my Z4. The local BMW dealer says the gears are not sold separately. Does anyone have an extra i can buy or know where I can buy one? Thanks!

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Post by Smartbear » Sat Apr 15, 2017 8:11 pm

BMWZ4sailor wrote: Sat Apr 15, 2017 8:09 pm The middle console lid has two very small gears that clip on to the sides of the lid. It ensures the lid opens and closes smoothly. One of these gears is broken on my Z4. The local BMW dealer says the gears are not sold separately. Does anyone have an extra i can buy or know where I can buy one? Thanks!
I think your best bet is a breakers yard?
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Post by BMWZ4sailor » Sat Apr 15, 2017 8:27 pm

Yes. I agree. However, so far no luck. Thanks for the reply smartbear.

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Post by flybobbie » Sat Apr 15, 2017 10:06 pm

Is there someone that could make one using a 3d printer.
I know at Coalbrookedale Telford at the Innovation museum there's as sort of DIY 3D printer area with helpers.

I does seem silly the gears are visible and therefore could jam with grit and get damaged.

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Post by BMWZ4sailor » Wed Apr 19, 2017 2:02 am

Hmmm...never heard of this flybobbie. I'm in the U.S....Virginia. So far, I have not found anyone selling the small gear (cog). I'm actively searching.

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Post by bob20124 » Wed Apr 19, 2017 4:30 pm

Have you figured out how to get the top cover off or console out? if so please share. Wobbly back and broken catch....
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Post by BMWZ4sailor » Wed May 03, 2017 2:28 am

Mine fell apart, Bob. There are two pins inside the springs. The pins come out through the inside hole of each hinge. Likely, one of your pins came out causing the armrest to wobble. Unfortunately, there must be few folks with z4s as I've received very few responses. Or, it may be few z4 owners use this site.

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Post by flybobbie » Wed May 03, 2017 7:28 am

Which lid are you talking about, would be the soft open ashtray lid?

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Post by Nictrix » Wed May 03, 2017 7:50 am

flybobbie wrote: Wed May 03, 2017 7:28 am Which lid are you talking about, would be the soft open ashtray lid?
Its the main armrest lid.
Ours has a problem at one side and it seems that there is a pin that doesn't seem to be in correctly and the lid wobbles a bit when open.
Still trying to work out the best way to get into it without damaging anything.
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