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      09-07-2014, 10:02 PM   #6
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Originally Posted by Mr Kleen View Post
Looking to remove the overhead console to repair a broken dome light.
Any tips on the removal?

EDIT: found a couple links with good info
http://www.1addicts.com/forums/showthread.php?t=209491
http://www.e90post.com/forums/showpo...2&postcount=29
Another option.

Remove the black plastic rings around the map lights. They just snap out and pop back in. If you look through the hole, towards the windshield, you can see the back of the clips, with a small gap on the side. Straighten a paper clip with a small right angle bend, stick it carefully in the gap and position it so you can pull back the clip (away from the windshield), and pull. Do the same for the second clip and get ready to catch the console when it drops.

When replacing it, align the rear of the console first, then push up on the front till the clips engage.
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