Rear Center Console Trim
08-05-2004, 12:39 PM
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Well, I finally got my rear-center console trim piece; with 12V outlets only. To my surprise, the piece came with the plugs, so all I had to do is unplug the wires from the stock piece and plug them back into the replacement. It's interesting to note that the backing plate of the trim piece has blanks for the headphone jack module and the seat heater buttons, and one other button blank between the seat heater buttons.
For sure, it's a nice heavyweight piece that's not nearly as flimsy looking (or feeling) as what was put in there from the factory
Piece of cake...
It makes me wonder why BMWAG didn't offer this trim from the get go? Could it have been a supply chain issue, with not enough parts in the pipeline? Was it a deliberate plan to introduce the nicer trim either as a mid-year or 2nd year value-add? hmmm....
Anyway, the unsightly beige plastic piece is gone.
Oh, and to confirm, the P/N is 51 16 7 141 077
-MrB
For sure, it's a nice heavyweight piece that's not nearly as flimsy looking (or feeling) as what was put in there from the factory
Piece of cake...
It makes me wonder why BMWAG didn't offer this trim from the get go? Could it have been a supply chain issue, with not enough parts in the pipeline? Was it a deliberate plan to introduce the nicer trim either as a mid-year or 2nd year value-add? hmmm....
Anyway, the unsightly beige plastic piece is gone.
Oh, and to confirm, the P/N is 51 16 7 141 077
-MrB
08-05-2004, 12:50 PM
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Originally Posted by Doctor Diesel' date='Jun 10 2004, 05:49 AM
OK, Just took the rear panel off....N O WIRING there for cig lighters so, back to the drawing board.
Please keep us updated.
10-26-2004, 07:00 AM
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The photos are pretty self-explanatory but here are the official instructions on removing this 'insert' from BMW TIS anyway:
Special tool required (credit card maybe?):
1Tool.pdf
Removal of insert
2Rear_insert.pdf
Special tool required (credit card maybe?):
1Tool.pdf
Removal of insert
2Rear_insert.pdf
10-26-2004, 08:41 AM
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Originally Posted by Rudy' date='Oct 26 2004, 09:00 AM
The photos are pretty self-explanatory but here are the official instructions on removing this 'insert' from BMW TIS anyway:
Special tool required (credit card maybe?):
Attachment 2933
Removal of insert
Attachment 2934
Special tool required (credit card maybe?):
Attachment 2933
Removal of insert
Attachment 2934
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Regards
10-26-2004, 10:25 AM
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Originally Posted by mrbelk' date='Aug 5 2004, 03:39 PM
Well, I finally got my rear-center console trim piece; with 12V outlets only.? To my surprise, the piece came with the plugs, so all I had to do is unplug the wires from the stock piece and plug them back into the replacement.? It's interesting to note that the backing plate of the trim piece has blanks for the headphone jack module and the seat heater buttons, and one other button blank between the seat heater buttons.
For sure, it's a nice heavyweight piece that's not nearly as flimsy looking (or feeling) as what was put in there from the factory
Piece of cake...
It makes me wonder why BMWAG didn't offer this trim from the get go?? Could it have been a supply chain issue, with not enough parts in the pipeline?? Was it a deliberate plan to introduce the nicer trim either as a mid-year or 2nd year value-add? hmmm....
Anyway, the unsightly beige plastic piece is gone.
Oh, and to confirm, the P/N is 51 16 7 141 077
-MrB
For sure, it's a nice heavyweight piece that's not nearly as flimsy looking (or feeling) as what was put in there from the factory
Piece of cake...
It makes me wonder why BMWAG didn't offer this trim from the get go?? Could it have been a supply chain issue, with not enough parts in the pipeline?? Was it a deliberate plan to introduce the nicer trim either as a mid-year or 2nd year value-add? hmmm....
Anyway, the unsightly beige plastic piece is gone.
Oh, and to confirm, the P/N is 51 16 7 141 077
-MrB
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what did you pay for the piece?
10-27-2004, 04:35 AM
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Originally Posted by wassy' date='Oct 26 2004, 02:25 PM
what did you pay for the piece?
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11-09-2004, 02:06 PM
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I have the poplar wood trim piece for my E60, which has the two auxiliary power outlets (not cigarette lighters) and no rear seat heat switches.
I would appreciate instructions on how to remove the OEM trim piece without damaging the surrounding trim. The new wood trim piece appears to snap in place once the OEM trim piece is removed. Any ideas?
I would appreciate instructions on how to remove the OEM trim piece without damaging the surrounding trim. The new wood trim piece appears to snap in place once the OEM trim piece is removed. Any ideas?