glovebox removal

[Animus]

Hi all,

I am getting ready to install the Aux Input. I am still debating on where to install it but in the meantime I can't find directions on removing the glovebox. I know I came across these at one time but alas I can't find them now that I need them. Anyone know?

thanks

[ncx]

It is really easy, open it up and have a look. Also, see Step 3 in this article which talks about glove box removal: http://www.xoutpost.com/articles/x5/...placement.html

[Animus]

thanks alot ncx! I had already decided to put in in the center dash storage bin. Worked out really well.

thanks again.

[ncx]

[Yii]

wheres those pics at! take some and show us your custom AUX! i am about to install one my self and putting it next to the cig lighter in the center consol aswell. maybe go nuts and install it in a rediculous location like under the seat lol j.k

[pete_c]

I posted at DYI on one of the X3 forums when I put my AUX and my rear hatch release. It was a PITA removing the glove box. It was easier to remove the radio. I installed mine per BMW OEM manuals. I did not like the placement of the AUX port in that if you plug something in you have to be careful with the hinge. I moved my whole AUX cable into the Glove box and let it hang freely inside. The cutting for the rear hatch release was a bit tricky. BMW provide you with a template for both AUX and rear hatch release. Just be carefull cutting. Attached is the PDF for AUX and rear hatch release install and my pictures. If you are already taking the glove box out you might as well install them both. In Europe the AUX port sits next to the cigarette lighter in the rear of the center console. Many folks put it inside of their center console. Its more difficult though to wire into the center console. You have to remove a number of items for placement. In the glove box its only the glove box and the radio/AC Vents that you have to remove.

[Animus]

Originally Posted by Yii

wheres those pics at! take some and show us your custom AUX! i am about to install one my self and putting it next to the cig lighter in the center consol aswell. maybe go nuts and install it in a rediculous location like under the seat lol j.k

I installed mine on the right wall of the center dash bin. It was the easiest place to fish the cable to as there is an opening there on the right when you take out the bin. I like it better here than I would the glove box I am thinkig about permanently mounting a ipod touch up there and tapping in a power supply from the fuse box. Right now I just hook up my iphone when I get in the car.

I tried the Dice unit and I hated it. Terrible and slow interface and always got this digital noise at any volume.