51 16 165 Removing and installing complete center console

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2011 BMW 750xi, 2011 BMW 750Lxi, 2010 BMW 750xi, and 2010 BMW 750Lxi. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

Necessary preliminary tasks:

Remove GEAR SELECTOR SWITCH
Remove CENTRE ARMREST STORAGE COMPARTMENT
Remove REAR CENTRE CONSOLE TRIM

IMPORTANT: Read and comply with notes on HANDLING WIRING HARNESSES and cables.

NOTE:

Remove ashtray insert
Remove storage compartment trim

Release screws (1).

Tightening torque 51 16 8AZ .

Remove front storage tray (2) in direction of arrow.

Fig 1: Removing Front Storage Tray

Courtesy of BMW OF NORTH AMERICA, INC.

Release screws (1) on instrument panel (2).

Tightening torque 51 16 8AZ .

Fig 2: Identifying Instrument Panel With Screws

Courtesy of BMW OF NORTH AMERICA, INC.

Release screws on tunnel (1) on left and right.

Tightening torque 51 16 7AZ .

Fig 3: Identifying Tunnel

Courtesy of BMW OF NORTH AMERICA, INC.

Release screws (1).

Tightening torque 51 16 4AZ .

Feed out center console (2) towards rear.

Unlock and disconnect plug connections and plug holders underneath.

Fig 4: Identifying Centre Console And Screws

Courtesy of BMW OF NORTH AMERICA, INC.