Need some help removing center console

dwpollard · 03-06-2006, 01:05 PM

Can someone give me some pointers on removing the center console on a 2006 330XI?
I have the wood trim piece around the shifter off, the 2 bolts on either side of the shifter out, and the Ebrake cover off but now what?
Seems to be loose and will slide back and forth but not enough to get it out.

Volare · 10-30-2006, 12:06 PM

My center console creaks and groans like an old man descending stairs in the winter.

I would love to disassemble the entire region from the stereo backwards following the drive shaft, through the arm rest, back to the rear HVAC vents, and then soundproof and reassemble.

Thanks in advance to whatever much more mechanically inclined person out there might take the time to post a how-to.

///Matt · 10-30-2006, 01:23 PM

Remove the rear cover, where the A/C is, there are catches at the points marked.

Remove the nuts, and unplug anything plugged in.

Remove in the direction indicated.

:rocks:

Volare · 11-02-2006, 02:14 PM

Thanks Matt. Love clear pics like that.

I posted a bunch of soundproofing tips at this link:

http://www.e90post.com/forums/showthread.php?t=35298

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dwpollard Registered 2 Rep 1 Posts Drives: 330XI Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Boston, MA iTrader: (0)	Need some help removing center console Can someone give me some pointers on removing the center console on a 2006 330XI? I have the wood trim piece around the shifter off, the 2 bolts on either side of the shifter out, and the Ebrake cover off but now what? Seems to be loose and will slide back and forth but not enough to get it out.
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Volare New Member 7 Rep 20 Posts Drives: 2006 BMW 330i Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Santa Clara,CA iTrader: (0)	I would appreciate this too My center console creaks and groans like an old man descending stairs in the winter. I would love to disassemble the entire region from the stereo backwards following the drive shaft, through the arm rest, back to the rear HVAC vents, and then soundproof and reassemble. Thanks in advance to whatever much more mechanically inclined person out there might take the time to post a how-to.
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///Matt United States Marine 333 Rep 2,748 Posts Drives: 2007 Dodge Ram 1500 Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Los Angeles iTrader: (8) Garage List 2006 330i [0.00]	Remove the rear cover, where the A/C is, there are catches at the points marked. Remove the nuts, and unplug anything plugged in. Remove in the direction indicated. :rocks: Attached Images
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11-02-2006, 02:14 PM	#4
Volare New Member 7 Rep 20 Posts Drives: 2006 BMW 330i Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Santa Clara,CA iTrader: (0)	Thanks - just posted a list of soundproofing fixes Thanks Matt. Love clear pics like that. I posted a bunch of soundproofing tips at this link: http://www.e90post.com/forums/showthread.php?t=35298
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