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Old 04-02-2007, 01:29 PM
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Anyone know? Would love to replace the vinyl with leather.
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id like to know too.
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Originally Posted by nicdog' post='409730' date='Apr 2 2007, 11:58 PM
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yep, no problem: I had it done over a year ago - it actually is the same upholstery that has allways been used in the M5
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Originally Posted by denuyl' post='409734' date='Apr 2 2007, 06:36 PM
yep, no problem: I had it done over a year ago - it actually is the same upholstery that has allways been used in the M5
Excellent! Did you do it yourself? Did you replace all three pieces in the center console?
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I think this is what you'll need to replace all three parts...

Removing the center armrest cover (including rear finisher):
Master_replacing_centre_console_cover.pdf
Removing the sliding armrest:
Removing_center_armrest.pdf
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Originally Posted by denuyl' post='409734' date='Apr 2 2007, 04:36 PM
yep, no problem: I had it done over a year ago - it actually is the same upholstery that has allways been used in the M5
How much did you spend?
Did you replace the three pieces or had them leather covered?
Did you replace even the long one connecting to the central dashboard (in the M5 and in the LCI even this one is leather)?

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Originally Posted by Rudy' post='409784' date='Apr 2 2007, 10:52 PM
I think this is what you'll need to replace all three parts...

Removing the center armrest cover (including rear finisher):
Attachment 30279
Removing the sliding armrest:
Attachment 30280
Good luck!
Hello Rudy

do you have a pdf even for removing the long thin piece which connects the center armrest to the central portion of the dashboard (See picture)?

thanks
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Originally Posted by ianni' post='409816' date='Apr 3 2007, 02:44 AM
Hello Rudy

do you have a pdf even for removing the long thin piece which connects the center armrest to the central portion of the dashboard (See picture)?

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Here you go -- this one's a bit more complex because you have to remove the entire center console first...

Master_removing_storage_compartment.pdf
Replacing_fastener_for_centre_armrest.pdf
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Originally Posted by Rudy' post='409898' date='Apr 3 2007, 10:02 AM
Here you go -- this one's a bit more complex because you have to remove the entire center console first...

Attachment 30317
Attachment 30318
thanks indeed rudy
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Originally Posted by Rudy' post='409898' date='Apr 3 2007, 06:02 PM
Here you go -- this one's a bit more complex because you have to remove the entire center console first...

Attachment 30317
Attachment 30318
Hello Rudy,
thank you for all pdfs. Could you please post a pdf showing how to remove part called "COVER CENTRE CONSOLE, REAR". It is part numer 5 on attached picture.

Thanks in advance,

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