51 16 180 Removing And Installing Centre Console Carrier Section

WARNING: This page does not describe the selected car, but rather 9 other vehicles, including the 2008 BMW 760Li, 2008 BMW 750i, 2008 BMW 750Li, 2007 BMW 760Li, and 2007 BMW 750i. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

Necessary preliminary tasks:

Remove CENTRE ARMREST (FRONT) .
Remove SIDE DECORATIVE TRIMS

Release screws (1) on left/right.

Fig 1: Identifying Screws

G04767626

Courtesy of BMW OF NORTH AMERICA, INC.

Unfasten plug connection (1) and disconnect.

Unscrew nuts (2).

Raise centre console carrier section (3) in direction of arrow and pull out.

Installation:

Make sure cables are correctly routed.

Fig 2: Raising Centre Console Carrier Section

G04767627

Courtesy of BMW OF NORTH AMERICA, INC.

Installation:

Make sure air ducts (2) are correctly seated on centre console carrier section (1).

Fig 3: Identifying Air Ducts On Centre Console Carrier Section

G04767628

Courtesy of BMW OF NORTH AMERICA, INC.

Installation:

Feed guides (1) into mounts (2).

Fig 4: Identifying Guides And Mounts

G04767629

Courtesy of BMW OF NORTH AMERICA, INC.