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      05-09-2018, 11:15 PM   #1
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Stupid center console phone carrier

This thing is really in the way and takes up space from the center storage. It's outdated technology imo. Also it's annoying and in the way to access storage, Any way to remove it to make more room?
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Ok I swear I searched the forum. Just found it thru google

http://www.bimmerfest.com/forums/sho...=735489&page=2

Originally Posted by Hen49
How safely remove phone cradle.

1. Move forward front seats to max. Easy 10min job. I use 2 flathead screwdriver mid & small.
2. Start right bottom of back panel center console (with cigarette lighter).
3. Release snap clips (vertical grove) there are 3 clips on both side.
4. Slide forward the center armrest.
5. Pull back panel center console upward.
6. From right side push axle-pin.
7. From left side pull pin like 4 inch don't remove it.
8. Open cubby and remove phone cradle.
9. Reverse process.
Done.
One more cover hole inside cubby use thin cardboard or plastic + super glue.

Maybe some made few pics and better description how remove back panel of center console.

It took me over an hour, but mainly because I struggled on disconnecting the wires. Removing the back cover was no problem using a flat screwdriver to start the process. I used a nail set and a mallet hammer to start pushing the axle pin toward the drivers seat.

Removing the blue/pink cable was no problem since the release lever was fairly obvious. Removing the pink/black cable was difficult until I found that I had to remove the pink cover in the photo below. I pried it out with a flat screwdriver. The release is under this cover.
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Literally the first post in our DIY section here.
http://e84.xbimmers.com/forums/showthread.php?t=1317250
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Wow. Fail!
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pretty easy to do but they left out the most time consuming part, figuring out how the three wire harness plugs unhook. any one want to buy a used cradle?
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Finally, useful storage space!

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Ok I swear I searched the forum. Just found it thru google

http://www.bimmerfest.com/forums/sho...=735489&page=2

Originally Posted by Hen49
How safely remove phone cradle.

1. Move forward front seats to max. Easy 10min job. I use 2 flathead screwdriver mid & small.
2. Start right bottom of back panel center console (with cigarette lighter).
3. Release snap clips (vertical grove) there are 3 clips on both side.
4. Slide forward the center armrest.
5. Pull back panel center console upward.
6. From right side push axle-pin.
7. From left side pull pin like 4 inch don't remove it.
8. Open cubby and remove phone cradle.
9. Reverse process.
Done.
One more cover hole inside cubby use thin cardboard or plastic + super glue.

Maybe some made few pics and better description how remove back panel of center console.

It took me over an hour, but mainly because I struggled on disconnecting the wires. Removing the back cover was no problem using a flat screwdriver to start the process. I used a nail set and a mallet hammer to start pushing the axle pin toward the drivers seat.

Removing the blue/pink cable was no problem since the release lever was fairly obvious. Removing the pink/black cable was difficult until I found that I had to remove the pink cover in the photo below. I pried it out with a flat screwdriver. The release is under this cover.
I’ve had a 2014 X1 since new and only today finally removed that stupid phone cradle. Thanks for the step by step. You’re right, the connectors were the toughest part.
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