How To Remove the Center Console on BMWZ3 M Roadster

[@larryvantrump9860]

title says "how to remove enter console" it's funny how someone wants to make an instructional video yet not once mentions where any fasteners are, how to get to them, what size they are? I mean it's a high speed video where the dude literally figured it out as he went. how in any way is that instructional. you should rename it "watch me TRY to figure out how to take out my center console, Pathetic😂

[@acidpork577]

Right!!! It's "instructional video" on his back in the camera.... Useless..

[@scoutcop]

I don't think I breathed a bit while you were squeezing the console past the parking brake lever, glad nothing cracked! Would be interested in what your reconditioning process is, also how you address the broken panel. I'm going to need to do the same thing.Appreciate the videos!

[@CarGuy1]

The smarter way to do it would have been to loosen the parking brake handle. That's what I'm going to do when it's time to reassemble everything. As far as reconditioning is concerned - I'm having the broken panel 3d printed in abs plastic. I will then prep the plastic bits and spray them in imola red to make it look fresh and OEM.

[@samm.1456]

Thank you CarGuy, another excellent video. I'm going to have to take mine out (99 AW M Roady) to fix the window switch area. You might want to add some strength to the plastic wings that hold the window switches for your printing project- or did you end up buying an OEM panel? The window switches push through when the plastic gets brittle. A friend of mine says that plastic exists in two states in nature - broken and about to break. Would really like a video on the reconditioning project. Best wishes for your 2000 Imola M Roadster, looking good so far!

[@samm.1456]

I need to fix the temp adjustment knob and lights for the HVAC too, heater is full on all the way to the right and off otherwise. Probably replace the tape deck too. ;)

[@CarGuy1]

Thanks Sam! I ended up biting the bullet and buying an OEM panel. It's actually very difficult to find one in Imola Red - all the vendors that had it listed did not actually have it in stock and no ETA was ever provided. I gave up looking for someone that could actually print it for me. One person that agreed to make it for me gave up half way.

[@joewenz]

Informations would be nice how the plugs can be unlocked. Sadly you didnt show how the fan control unit can be removed from behind.

[@lukepascall2264]

Any tips on removing the power top and heated seats buttons? I feel like I'm going to break them

[@CarGuy1]

Actually - yes! If you pull up the shifter boot (no need to remove it) and the foam padding, you should be able to reach the buttons from underneath through the opening.

[@rickheagerty5483]

Instead of just showing the back of your head as you worked on it in fast forward, it would have been nice to hear about where the important screws/clips are, and how to get the switches/gauges out.

[@CarGuy1]

What can I say - I was a newbie at making videos (still am). Trying to get better at it. If you have specific questions, I would be happy to help!

[@chrisrnielsen]

@@CarGuy1 How did the Fan, Temperature and Vent controls come out!? The vid went from them being in place and then (the next day I guess or you just changed shirts - LOL) and the next frame they were gone! Do they come apart inside or WHAT?

[@miles-thesleeper-monroe8466]

I can't believe how obnoxious commenters are on here. Make your own video!

[@kafenadedmusic]

sick man i have a z3 and i remove everything and put everything back. but now my cluster says codE - 1. cluster doesnt move when revving

[@CarGuy1]

That's odd. Get INPA and the DCAN cable and start testing!

[@Thistle55]

thank you for not showing how the vent controll goes out

[@Rovingshark]

If you move your arm out of the way then we can see what you're doing instead of just seeing your arm. The same applies to your back & the back of your head.

[@hallhouse5098]

What year is this car?

[@CarGuy1]

2000

[@Aeneas137]

you skipped the part where you disconnect the console from the dash. That's like 90% of the hard part?

[@stevehardman960]

The same thing has happened to mine in the same place and I cannot find a replacement anywhere 😒 🙃 😑

[@CarGuy1]

I think turner and bimmerworld usually have black ones on stock. There's a red one on eBay for $300 something

[@garage_in_la]

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