BMW X1 radio removal?

Diesel-King · 09-26-2010, 03:03 AM

Hi,
Anyone knows how to remove the radio in a BMW X1?

Should be similar to the 1-series, see post here for this: http://www.fitaudio.com/?View=entry&EntryID=164

But just want to be sure before ripping all off....

Diesel-King · 10-06-2010, 05:31 AM

Finally, I figured it out myself!!!

BMW X1 Radio and Upper Dash Compartment removal:

- First you have to remove the centre console plastic cover underneath the A/C unit. Put a firm grip on it an just pull it straight backwards.

- Now the A/C unit (and trim) can be removed. Just pull it straight towards you. It's fastened at each end side (no screws).
Unclip the 3 connectors on the back side of the A/C unit and remove the console cover and A/C unit.

- Now you should see the 2 screws holding the radio in its place. Loosen them and lift out the radio. Unclip the antenna connector and the big radio connector.
Now you have it!!!

- If you want to remove the upper dash compartment (with the lid). First remove the complete dash trim (including the two fresh air intakes).
It is a single piece that is attached to the dash with several "male/female" type of clips. Carefully start on the far right side inserting a screw driver underneath…it will pop out gradually…
Be careful not to damage. When removed, loosen the central locking cable.
Now you should see the 3 torx screws holding the dash compartment. Loosen these an then just lift out the compartment.

I used this procedure to integrate my TomTom XL in the dash compartment. 12V I took from the cigarette lighter cables.
I have done a "sliding mechanism" that enables a permanent install of the TomTom not visible from the outside….

ives1960 · 10-07-2010, 08:27 AM

Sorry fot my english
Diesel-King
Hello is it possible to show photos of your artwork, I am interested in your system for tomtom xl, thank you

silber1 · 10-07-2010, 02:22 PM

Have a look to:
http://www.motor-talk.de/forum/anten...-t2920288.html

here I have some pictures how to. The text is in German, but images are in English ;->

Diesel-King · 10-08-2010, 03:55 AM

Well, the procedure is not exacly the same as in a X1 but similar....

Here is my home-made permanent Tomtom XL install in my BMW X1:

Hope you'll enjoy it!

ives1960 · 10-12-2010, 08:21 AM

tanks for you reply
delivery of my car Friday yes....

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Diesel-King New Member 2 Rep 15 Posts Drives: BMW X1 sdrive18d Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Madrid, Spain iTrader: (0)	Finally, I figured it out myself!!! BMW X1 Radio and Upper Dash Compartment removal: - First you have to remove the centre console plastic cover underneath the A/C unit. Put a firm grip on it an just pull it straight backwards. - Now the A/C unit (and trim) can be removed. Just pull it straight towards you. It's fastened at each end side (no screws). Unclip the 3 connectors on the back side of the A/C unit and remove the console cover and A/C unit. - Now you should see the 2 screws holding the radio in its place. Loosen them and lift out the radio. Unclip the antenna connector and the big radio connector. Now you have it!!! - If you want to remove the upper dash compartment (with the lid). First remove the complete dash trim (including the two fresh air intakes). It is a single piece that is attached to the dash with several "male/female" type of clips. Carefully start on the far right side inserting a screw driver underneath…it will pop out gradually… Be careful not to damage. When removed, loosen the central locking cable. Now you should see the 3 torx screws holding the dash compartment. Loosen these an then just lift out the compartment. I used this procedure to integrate my TomTom XL in the dash compartment. 12V I took from the cigarette lighter cables. I have done a "sliding mechanism" that enables a permanent install of the TomTom not visible from the outside….
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10-07-2010, 08:27 AM	#3
ives1960 Registered 0 Rep 2 Posts Drives: BMW X1 Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: Belgique iTrader: (0)	Sorry fot my english Diesel-King Hello is it possible to show photos of your artwork, I am interested in your system for tomtom xl, thank you
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silber1 New Member 4 Rep 20 Posts Drives: x1 Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Germany iTrader: (0)	Have a look to: http://www.motor-talk.de/forum/anten...-t2920288.html here I have some pictures how to. The text is in German, but images are in English ;->
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Diesel-King New Member 2 Rep 15 Posts Drives: BMW X1 sdrive18d Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Madrid, Spain iTrader: (0)	Well, the procedure is not exacly the same as in a X1 but similar.... Here is my home-made permanent Tomtom XL install in my BMW X1: Hope you'll enjoy it!
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10-12-2010, 08:21 AM	#6
ives1960 Registered 0 Rep 2 Posts Drives: BMW X1 Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: Belgique iTrader: (0)	tanks for you reply delivery of my car Friday yes....
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