Passenger side Lower panel removal
09-16-2012, 05:24 AM
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My Ride: 2008 535i LCI with sports/premium package, Sports trans with paddle shifters, CF emblems, JB4 Software, Dinan Exhaust, Navigation, M5Tech body kit, Carbon wrap interrior trim and CIC Controller.
I will be needing to remove the passenger lower IP panel, the one that has the power adaptor and is down under the glovebox area. I tried to do this a while back but my time was limited and after removing all screws that I found the panel still seemed to be held in somewhere else. Just didn't want to force anything. I need to get in there to gain access to the power lines that go to the power adaptor. Any suggestions???
09-16-2012, 05:30 AM
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Where are you getting stuck? theres screws all over the edges. If i remember correctly from installing my video interface/media hub, there was also screws under the left wall where a strip of cloth extends along the console.
09-16-2012, 05:52 AM
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My Ride: 2008 535i LCI with sports/premium package, Sports trans with paddle shifters, CF emblems, JB4 Software, Dinan Exhaust, Navigation, M5Tech body kit, Carbon wrap interrior trim and CIC Controller.
Not sure, I was just googling, and found a nice DIY for a hidden V1 using this power source. They mention FIVE screws. It's very possible I didn't remove five... So tonight I will have a look and make sure that I locate all five.
09-16-2012, 12:01 PM
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My Ride: 2012 535i M-Sport
If I remember correctly there are screws (phillips or torx) along the leading edge under the glovebox and one on the side where the panel meets the transmission tunnel.
09-16-2012, 12:34 PM
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My Ride: 04 545i - Titanium Silver/Black, Sport pkg, Comfort Seats w/ Lumbar, Premium Sound, power rear sunshade, Adaptive Xenon Headlights, Steptronic, Park Distance Control, Fold down rear seats w/ski bag, Aux jack, 6-disk changer, puddle lamps...
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There is one screw attached to the center console, but it is hidden under the carpet trim. That piece of carpet trim removes by sliding it toward the seat, then pulling it off.
09-16-2012, 02:02 PM
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My Ride: 2008 535i LCI with sports/premium package, Sports trans with paddle shifters, CF emblems, JB4 Software, Dinan Exhaust, Navigation, M5Tech body kit, Carbon wrap interrior trim and CIC Controller.
Ok, I'll pull that trim off and have a look. That makes sense because I thought I had gotten them all before, but I know the trim was not removed and there was something clearly holding it.
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