Installing Empty Console Bin

[Video Chef]

How easy is it to install the Empty Console Bin, that replaces the CD Console Bin, in a 2002 X5?

[UCrewX5]

Easy. Simply pull up on the old one, remove it, and snap the replacement one in. Takes about 45 seconds.

[ghani]

The easiest mod I've ever done !!!

Just pull out the old one and push the new one in firmly.

Good luck

[PersonaNonGrata]

Originally Posted by ghani

The easiest mod I've ever done !!!

Then you need to do the non-smoker ashtray swap.

[UCrewX5]

Originally Posted by PersonaNonGrata

Then you need to do the non-smoker ashtray swap.

true, but only if you don't dremel out the side to allow for the lighting lense

[PersonaNonGrata]

Originally Posted by UCrewX5

true, but only if you don't dremel out the side to allow for the lighting lense

Now that would be a difficult mod. I have not tackled that part of the mod.

[X5Dawg]

Anyone have a part # for the empty console bin and does it fit a 2001??

[UCrewX5]

Originally Posted by X5Dawg

Anyone have a part # for the empty console bin and does it fit a 2001??

Part number is in this article, and it fits all years of the e53 X5

http://www.xoutpost.com/showarticle-79.html

[BMW X5]

it will fit any X5 all the centers are the same. i have done it and the 45second estimate is too much it took me a whole 30

[fp997]

Sorry to revive this topic. I can't seem to get my storage bin out. People say to just lift it, but mine seems to lift out like 1-2mm (i.e. i can wiggle it around), but it won't come out! I tried prying the edges till my fingers hurt, etc.

Is there a certain trick involved? (I see people just say it lifts right out!).