Couple of quick mods

[Tymah123]

Originally Posted by jimf15e

The part number for the console cover plate is 51169115083. The part number for the non-smoker storage insert is 51166954946. Let me know if you have any questions!

Cool mods. Would you mind posting the links from the Tischer website? I tried searching by keywords and the part numbers and no matches were found... thanks!

[jimf15e]

Confirm you're going to getbmwparts.com? On the main page there's a "search by part number" container. I just tried to cut/paste both numbers and it spit back the part with an add to cart option.

Searching without a part number is a pain - you have to figure out which category it's under then keep drilling down and looking at part diagrams. When I ordered both parts were under "body hardware/console/front console". For the non-smoking storage insert:

2012 BMW X5 Parts - getBMWparts.com - Exceptional Pricing | Unparalleled Service | Genuine BMW Parts

For the cover plate it looks like they've deleted it from their parts diagrams. The only way I could get it was via a part number search. Here's the link to add it to your cart:

BMW Parts - getBMWparts.com - Exceptional Pricing | Unparalleled Service | Genuine BMW Parts

Trust me, it's the correct plate. Hope this helps!

Jim

[Tymah123]

Originally Posted by jimf15e

Confirm you're going to getbmwparts.com? On the main page there's a "search by part number" container. I just tried to cut/paste both numbers and it spit back the part with an add to cart option.

Searching without a part number is a pain - you have to figure out which category it's under then keep drilling down and looking at part diagrams. When I ordered both parts were under "body hardware/console/front console". For the non-smoking storage insert:

2012 BMW X5 Parts - getBMWparts.com - Exceptional Pricing | Unparalleled Service | Genuine BMW Parts

For the cover plate it looks like they've deleted it from their parts diagrams. The only way I could get it was via a part number search. Here's the link to add it to your cart:

BMW Parts - getBMWparts.com - Exceptional Pricing | Unparalleled Service | Genuine BMW Parts

Trust me, it's the correct plate. Hope this helps!

Jim

Thank you, Jim! Yeah I went to getbmwparts dot com.

[jimf15e]

No prob! Have fun tearing out that phone cradle. I mean it when I say you literally have to break it apart piece by piece - at least that was the most effective way I could find. I'm sure there are some hidden screws or rivets somewhere. Remove the two Torx screws to unbolt it from the console then snap away, just be careful when you get to the circuit board. I then wrapped that in a little ziploc bag and duct taped it inside the hole that remained. Piece of cake once you take that first step!!