Centre console trim

[jabber]

Does anyone know how to remove the centre console trim?

 

[Marlon]

a quick search on the forum will find lots of guides
:http://www.z4-forum.com/forum/viewtopic.php?f=34&t=94711&p=1393170&hilit=remove+center+console#p1393170

 

[ph001]

Assuming you mean the bit by the handbrake / gear lever. It's a bitch.... http://www.z4-forum.com/forum/viewtopic.php?f=2&t=101267

 

[Marlon]

Looks like the OP is asking about an E89

 

[ph001]

Ah!! Saw his profile pic and assumed E85.

My bad.

 

[jabber]

Ah!! Saw his profile pic and assumed E85.

My bad.

Sorry haven’t got round to resizing a picture for my profile!

 

[Tumnus]

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:

 

[willgill]

just FYI, don't give the dct gerar knob a sharp yank up, you won't appreciate the results

 

[Tumnus]

just FYI, don't give the dct gerar knob a sharp yank up, you won't appreciate the results

Good point, just saw the OP has an auto!

 

[Nictrix]

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.