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HELP. Removal of Dash and centre consol E85 Z4 2003
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BrettRuthnam
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Hi Fraser,
These might help:
http://www.bimmerfest.com/forums/showpost.php?p=2367262&postcount=16
http://www.bimmerfest.com/forums/showpost.php?p=4312169&postcount=55
http://www.z4-forum.com/forum/viewtopic.php?f=12&t=9016&p=135928&hilit=+air+vent+remove#p135928
http://www.unofficialbmw.com/images/6042EN.pdf
Regards
Brett
These might help:
http://www.bimmerfest.com/forums/showpost.php?p=2367262&postcount=16
http://www.bimmerfest.com/forums/showpost.php?p=4312169&postcount=55
http://www.z4-forum.com/forum/viewtopic.php?f=12&t=9016&p=135928&hilit=+air+vent+remove#p135928
http://www.unofficialbmw.com/images/6042EN.pdf
Regards
Brett
MikeR
Well-known member
:fencelook: ok Dude......Take a lot of care - I have done this.
Ok to start with take out the seats as you will work better without them in.
Keep screws labeled as there are many the same but different lengths.
when taking out the center section be very careful with the door that opens to the back cubbyhole as those screws are easily lost or the hinges get damaged very easy, you have to get this off as it use a good light source. once that is off the rest is easy to do I think 4 screws on the sides and 2 behind that cubbydoor. 2 under the ashtray. and its out - oops the gear knob you need to knock off carefully with rubber mallet.
The dash trim you will need to use a little bit of force prying off them (long one) but be careful on the outside one as it can be broke apparently. but if you use a good prying tool it should squeeze off. oops nears forgot screws mounted in the vents (with caps to be put away safe) those hold the trim a bit and the radio...take radio out first - easy access then..
Now reinstalling - the only problem you will have is that cubbyhole man, you will see what I mean those small screws must be put back gingerly or you can strip them and its a costly trip to BMW to get the hinges replaced - i was lucky, it came close though.
good luck man. :thumbs::thumbs: this is what I remember (at my age u lucky I know my name)
Ok to start with take out the seats as you will work better without them in.
Keep screws labeled as there are many the same but different lengths.
when taking out the center section be very careful with the door that opens to the back cubbyhole as those screws are easily lost or the hinges get damaged very easy, you have to get this off as it use a good light source. once that is off the rest is easy to do I think 4 screws on the sides and 2 behind that cubbydoor. 2 under the ashtray. and its out - oops the gear knob you need to knock off carefully with rubber mallet.
The dash trim you will need to use a little bit of force prying off them (long one) but be careful on the outside one as it can be broke apparently. but if you use a good prying tool it should squeeze off. oops nears forgot screws mounted in the vents (with caps to be put away safe) those hold the trim a bit and the radio...take radio out first - easy access then..
Now reinstalling - the only problem you will have is that cubbyhole man, you will see what I mean those small screws must be put back gingerly or you can strip them and its a costly trip to BMW to get the hinges replaced - i was lucky, it came close though.
good luck man. :thumbs::thumbs: this is what I remember (at my age u lucky I know my name)
Fraser
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Thanks for the links and the tips.
If I struggle in going to PM you.
Alternatively I'm going to have my phone close by for tips.
Will keep you updated and will post the pics.
Invested in some plastic spray and silver carbon vinyl so hoping I can redo the interior as its starting to look shoddy after 13 years.
Thanks again for the tips guys you can have the rest of the day off.
If I struggle in going to PM you.
Alternatively I'm going to have my phone close by for tips.
Will keep you updated and will post the pics.
Invested in some plastic spray and silver carbon vinyl so hoping I can redo the interior as its starting to look shoddy after 13 years.
Thanks again for the tips guys you can have the rest of the day off.
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