Easy fix. And no - the console doesn't need to come out. ;)

Push the remaining (or broken) clips INTO the guts of the console - the original clips attached from the inside.

Then go to your favorite BMW parts supplier and buy six new clips - the new parts clip into place from the OUTSIDE. :thumbup:

Part # 51169111091

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Note - I DID actually fish out the broken ones - I HATE rattles! :rolleyes:

Haha yes I wouldn't be able to just push them out and have them rattle.
But i do happen to have center console right now.
Thanks for the part number. Damn they're $100 in canada.
Do you like the new ones or old ones better?

Yeah, I think I paid close to NZ$100 too. :(

The new ones are slightly tighter - since they fit from the outside. Not a bad thing but larger cups can be a bit fiddly to get in there. But at least you know you can push down and they aren't going to break off!

Ended up buying these
https://www.ebay.ca/itm/Genuine-BMW-...-127632-2357-0

Long shipping but who cares if I can insert them anytime.
I dont understand how they have genuine bmw parts in Latvia for half the price

Not sure but I suspect that cheap used parts from some countries just means that a lot of BMW's get "lighter" after parking..

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That’s about the same price as I buy parts from my local dealer for in the US.

I’ve used that seller for some rare Euro only parts (E30 M3 and E36 M3 related). Takes a while, but they get here well packed.

Edit: https://www.bmwoffairfaxparts.com/oe...09-51169111091

They are well priced, although you might be able to find a dealer that’s one or two bucks cheaper. I have a fantastic relationship with the parts counter guys at Fairfax, though. (And an order history to match.)

I've got four https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/202...275b916923.jpg
full sets that I will never use all of. I tried to cancel two of them, but they had already been prepared for international shipping. I think I paid $75 per set. I'd sell up to 18 for $10/ea, shipped within US. I can ship them out right away!


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