[BMW Steve]

Is there a stupid person guide or has some one done a wright up on how to do this

Removing the centre council to swap the ash try for a sun glass holder

And I don't want to break any thing

[tadaska]

Don't know why they call it "sunglasses holder"... on my E90 none of my sunglasses fit into it... maybe they are bigger on 5 series...

[Fundguy1]

You mean you want to remove the center console to swap the ashtray for the sunglasses holder pocket?

[BMW Steve]

Originally Posted by Fundguy1

You mean you want to remove the center console to swap the ashtray for the sunglasses holder pocket?

Yes,,,,,,

[BMW Steve]

I found this,,,, hear go's


http://www.e90post.com/forums/showth...ght=sunglasses

[Digitalize]

Fairly sure that's the guide I used.

As for no sunglasses actually fitting in it, my oversized Aviators fit in it fine and they're pretty big.

[tadaska]

Originally Posted by Digitalize

Fairly sure that's the guide I used.

As for no sunglasses actually fitting in it, my oversized Aviators fit in it fine and they're pretty big.

But can you close it with the glasses inside?

[Digitalize]

Originally Posted by tadaska

But can you close it with the glasses inside?

Yeah, otherwise they don't fit haha.

[tadaska]

I just googled aviator sunglasses. They have a flat design that's why. I use sports sunglasses for driving and none of them fit.

[BMW Steve]

Originally Posted by tadaska

I just googled aviator sunglasses. They have a flat design that's why. I use sports sunglasses for driving and none of them fit.

Well, go and get a pair that fit just for the smile factor,,,,




And I did it this afternoon, photo on its way, once I saw the YouTube clip I went back and had another go, a gentle but forcible tug and off it came, unplugged 2 looms, pulled the gear leaver through the hole, undid the 4 screws, unclip the cover then the revers to put it all back together....And my sunglasses fit in it........


Happy Days

[tadaska]

Originally Posted by BMW Steve

Well, go and get a pair that fit just for the smile factor,,,,




And I did it this afternoon, photo on its way, once I saw the YouTube clip I went back and had another go, a gentle but forcible tug and off it came, unplugged 2 looms, pulled the gear leaver through the hole, undid the 4 screws, unclip the cover then the revers to put it all back together....And my sunglasses fit in it........


Happy Days

I would but I look like a nob in aviators...

I take it you were lucky to get the lid off without breaking the clips?

[Digitalize]

No one gets the lid off without breaking any clips, but it's got quite a few spare. Most awkward part of it.

[tadaska]

Originally Posted by Digitalize

No one gets the lid off without breaking any clips, but it's got quite a few spare. Most awkward part of it.

I did, not one broken

[Digitalize]

I don't believe you.

[tadaska]

Beginners luck. I found out about the ashtray conversion while looking for info about trim wrapping (I could not stand the silver trim). I thought it was a good idea to get it done while I'm at it as I don't smoke. Had no idea what those clips look like so I just pried with a screwdriver and they were all intact when the cover came off. I probably would break some if I had to do it again. They are not designed to be taken off...

[BMW Steve]

Originally Posted by tadaska

I would but I look like a nob in aviators...

I take it you were lucky to get the lid off without breaking the clips?

Yes,,, No clips were broken,,,, normally I break some thing along the way.

[mob17]

Wish it were that easy to remove councils...