Interior Trim pieces - how to remove them?
04-20-2007, 08:21 PM
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Hey dude, this is a really good post for the center pieces.
[topic="5650"]http://forums.e60.net/index.php?showtopic=5650&hl=interior[/topic]
I hope this helps a little bit.
MK
[topic="5650"]http://forums.e60.net/index.php?showtopic=5650&hl=interior[/topic]
I hope this helps a little bit.
MK
04-20-2007, 08:37 PM
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Originally Posted by 2005.E60.V8.6SPD' post='416243' date='Apr 20 2007, 11:31 PM
What about the center piece around the shifter and door panels?
04-20-2007, 09:07 PM
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Originally Posted by 2005.E60.V8.6SPD' post='416243' date='Apr 20 2007, 09:31 PM
What about the center piece around the shifter and door panels?
1. Remove iDrive knob by grabbing it with your fingers around the edge and pull it up
2. Pull up shifter boot
3. Pull shifter plate pull and disconnect wiring underneath
4. Use torx 25 and unscrew 2 torx screws that you see after removing shifter plate
5. Remove ash tray
6. Use flat head screw driver, covers with tapes to avoid scratching wood trim, and pry up wood trim bit by bit until you can pull it up with your fingers
7. While pulling woodtrim up nearby center storage, push in storage cover button to avoid scratch that button
8. After lifting woodtim disconnect drive button connector underneath wood trim and push up idrive control button to remove it
9. Slowly tilt up and remove the trim.
Rudy might post some instruction from BMW TIS.
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Originally Posted by my530i' post='416251' date='Apr 21 2007, 01:07 AM
Rudy might post some instruction from BMW TIS.
04-21-2007, 12:54 AM
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[quote name='DINAN530i' date='Apr 20 2007, 11:37 PM' post='416244']
DINAN530I sorry to change subject But im curious about your e60 .. You seem to have all the mods i interested how you get 365 hp . since i bought my 04 530 i regret not getting a 545 for more hp .. Is anything out there that will increase hp without spending lots of money?
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p.s. any pics of your E60 ?
DINAN530I sorry to change subject But im curious about your e60 .. You seem to have all the mods i interested how you get 365 hp . since i bought my 04 530 i regret not getting a 545 for more hp .. Is anything out there that will increase hp without spending lots of money?
thanks
p.s. any pics of your E60 ?
04-22-2007, 05:44 AM
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2005.E60.V8.6SPD,
It may seem a lot of work, but if you want the trim, then do it, and do it yourself.
I know that the first time you take the trim off, it may take you an afternoon, because, quite rightly, you will be treading into the unknown. However, after you have done it the first time, you will be able to make the swap in less than an hour. I'd offer to do it for you (gratis), but you're a LITTLE too far away!!!
Remember if you're going from Wood to Titanium, you'll need the door handles as well as the covers.
Go for it > > > >
Mike
It may seem a lot of work, but if you want the trim, then do it, and do it yourself.
I know that the first time you take the trim off, it may take you an afternoon, because, quite rightly, you will be treading into the unknown. However, after you have done it the first time, you will be able to make the swap in less than an hour. I'd offer to do it for you (gratis), but you're a LITTLE too far away!!!
Remember if you're going from Wood to Titanium, you'll need the door handles as well as the covers.
Go for it > > > >
Mike