Dash trim piece removal (Under climate control)

JayKno · 06-15-2016, 04:48 PM

Does anyone know if this piece (see pic) is easily removable?

I'm considering removing it and gluing some magnets on the back to hold my phone in place to use a display for JB4 gauges.

This isnt my car. Mine doesnt have the buttons. Its just completely blank.

VTECaddict · 06-15-2016, 11:20 PM

It's actually one single piece with the trim that surrounds the iDrive. You have to pull off the main dash trim with the vents, then pull off the climate panel and trim, then you'll be able to access and pull off that final trim piece.

chandleerr · 06-16-2016, 12:32 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by JayKno

Does anyone know if this piece (see pic) is easily removable?

I'm considering removing it and gluing some magnets on the back to hold my phone in place to use a display for JB4 gauges.

This isnt my car. Mine doesnt have the buttons. Its just completely blank.

Here is a pic from realoem.com shows it's attached to the surround. Granted this is if you don't have I drive. Not sure how the I drive one is

1QuikWS6 · 06-16-2016, 12:42 PM

Correct - that panel is really all (1) piece. The dividing line you see that makes it look like it's (2) is just molded in to the plastic

BMW-330i · 06-16-2016, 06:15 PM

Not sure I'd place magnets so close to the iDrive. Just a consideration given all the electrics inside this box.

JayKno · 06-17-2016, 11:38 AM

Thanks everyone, I'll check out realoem to get a better idea.

As far as the magnets, is the hard drive located in the center dash? Thats the only component I'm aware of that would be affected.

chandleerr · 06-18-2016, 09:54 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by JayKno

Thanks everyone, I'll check out realoem to get a better idea.

As far as the magnets, is the hard drive located in the center dash? Thats the only component I'm aware of that would be affected.

Check out Omar on Instagram. Clink the link in the bio. He makes a custom mount for devices to display the mobile jb4 and such. Called a Vader clip.

chandleerr · 06-18-2016, 09:55 AM

Here is his Instagram.

06-15-2016, 04:48 PM	#1
JayKno Private First Class 33 Rep 134 Posts Drives: 2015 BMW M4 Join Date: Apr 2016 Location: Baton Rouge, LA iTrader: (2) Garage List 2015 BMW M4 [0.00]	Dash trim piece removal (Under climate control) Does anyone know if this piece (see pic) is easily removable? I'm considering removing it and gluing some magnets on the back to hold my phone in place to use a display for JB4 gauges. This isnt my car. Mine doesnt have the buttons. Its just completely blank. Attached Images
	Appreciate 0 Tweet Quote

06-15-2016, 11:20 PM	#2
VTECaddict Where'd my VTEC go? 488 Rep 6,068 Posts Drives: 06 330i 6MT Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Seattle, WA iTrader: (4)	It's actually one single piece with the trim that surrounds the iDrive. You have to pull off the main dash trim with the vents, then pull off the climate panel and trim, then you'll be able to access and pull off that final trim piece. __________________ AW/Terra \| ZSP \| ZPP \| ZCW \| iDrive \| CA Mods: BC BR coilovers \| Blacklines \| M-tech rear \| dual exhaust \| M3 steering wheel \| BMW SSK \| ZHP shift knob \| High-kick CF spoiler \| NBT Retrofit M3 front control arms \| M3 rear guide rods \| Manzo rear toe and camber links \| Monroe rear shock mounts \| Varrstoen ES1 19x9.5+20 Front, 19x11+25 rear
	Appreciate 0 Quote

06-16-2016, 12:42 PM	#4
1QuikWS6 No 55mph 1645 Rep 8,497 Posts Drives: F32 435ix MSport Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Blitzburgh, PA iTrader: (113) Garage List 2022 BMW M440ix Vert [0.00] 2015 BMW 435ix MSport [0.00] 2000 Pontiac Trans Am [0.00]	Correct - that panel is really all (1) piece. The dividing line you see that makes it look like it's (2) is just molded in to the plastic __________________ F32 435ix//MGM//M Sport-Prem-Tech-Driver Assist-Lighting-Cold Weather-Dyn Handling Pkgs//M4 Black Lthr Int w/M4 Alum Blade Trim//HK w/Bavsound Stg3//763M//M4 Euro LCI Tails//M4 Mirrors w/CF Covers//AWCarbon CF F/R Spoilers-Side Splitters-Diffuser 6WB/ID6 HU+HUD/IND M4 Alcantara Armrest//PURE S2 Turbo//AA FMIC+DP//ER CP+TIC//3.5bar TMAP/TS DV//AWE Tuning Exh w/Blk Tips//Turner MS CF Intake//BM3 Cary Jordan Tune//MPerf Diff//PrecRW Ignition Kit
	Appreciate 0 Quote

06-16-2016, 06:15 PM	#5
BMW-330i Second Lieutenant 52 Rep 211 Posts Drives: BMW 06 330i M-Sport Join Date: Jul 2015 Location: Cornwall, UK iTrader: (0)	Not sure I'd place magnets so close to the iDrive. Just a consideration given all the electrics inside this box. __________________ 330i N52 E90 owner's full review - More Images
	Appreciate 0 Quote

06-17-2016, 11:38 AM	#6
JayKno Private First Class 33 Rep 134 Posts Drives: 2015 BMW M4 Join Date: Apr 2016 Location: Baton Rouge, LA iTrader: (2) Garage List 2015 BMW M4 [0.00]	Thanks everyone, I'll check out realoem to get a better idea. As far as the magnets, is the hard drive located in the center dash? Thats the only component I'm aware of that would be affected.
	Appreciate 0 Quote

06-18-2016, 09:55 AM	#8
chandleerr Captain 110 Rep 748 Posts Drives: 09 335i Join Date: May 2014 Location: Atlanta,GA iTrader: (2) Garage List 2009 Bmw 335i [0.00]	Here is his Instagram. Attached Images
	Appreciate 0 Quote