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ukwildcat 02-08-2012 08:28 PM
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Originally Posted by bluetec (Post 861013)
Yeah, the #11 bolts are easy, as are the bolts under phone cradle itself. Problem is I am left with the cables running under the bucket (#1) and no way to disconnect the cradle (#14). The goal is to somehow lift the bucket up to expose the connector. The blank plate (#6) is available for under $10. If I can't figure out how to get the bucket out, I am considering cutting the cables instead. I wanted to retain the kit for the new owner, but this cradle has got to go. What a waste of space... although the best option ever.
Attachment 53193
I have something rattling around (sounds like a quarter but no idea how it got in there) in what looks like part 7. How do I get THAT out to check?

bluetec 02-08-2012 08:40 PM
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Originally Posted by ukwildcat (Post 865413)
I have something rattling around (sounds like a quarter but no idea how it got in there) in what looks like part 7. How do I get THAT out to check?
Looks ugly bro... coinsectomy

edit... son of a bitch. Looks like he was able to get the console bucket out. I wanted to do this to unplug my phone cradle. See that Erik? Oh well, the cradle is gone and the new blank plate is snapped into place. The cuts on my hand are also healing nicely...

apw2607 02-08-2012 10:59 PM
That picture in the link is of the front section of the console area. Underneath the shifter and idrive controller. Not of the bucket.

Removing the shifter is very straightforward.

Hammer 02-09-2012 03:52 AM
Thanks for sharing the diagram.

I too am considering removing the phone cradle on my 2008 E70 as it doesn't support my current phone - Samsung Omnia 7. According to the dealer, the LC1 which supports my phone can't be retrofitted.

Can anyone confirm this?

apw2607 02-09-2012 10:21 AM
If you're car is a 2008, then the cradle you have in your car shoul be the original retrofit option. Therefore it "should" be relatively straightforward to remove. Pop open the cover at the back of the rear cigarette lighters ... And see if the connector for the cradle is located. Once you can find that the rest should be easy.

Failing that go to your dealer and ask them
To printout the installation instructions for the accessory option

bluetec 02-09-2012 05:02 PM
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Originally Posted by Hammer (Post 865459)
Thanks for sharing the diagram.

I too am considering removing the phone cradle on my 2008 E70 as it doesn't support my current phone - Samsung Omnia 7. According to the dealer, the LC1 which supports my phone can't be retrofitted.

Can anyone confirm this?
Can't confirm retrofit, but do you have BT? If not, it can be added easily. Once you have BT working, you can remove the cradle, and you will have full use of your console. There is a blind cover plate available from BMW that snaps right over the hole where the cradle was. I'm very happy with it now.

ukwildcat 02-09-2012 05:39 PM
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Originally Posted by bluetec (Post 865414)
Looks ugly bro... coinsectomy

edit... son of a bitch. Looks like he was able to get the console bucket out. I wanted to do this to unplug my phone cradle. See that Erik? Oh well, the cradle is gone and the new blank plate is snapped into place. The cuts on my hand are also healing nicely...
Dealer wants like $350 to do it.. If it's NOT a coin, no charge, but it almost certainly is. Ugh.

Well, thanks for the link - I may (or may not) give this a go. I'm only afraid that I will pay more to fix whatever I broke. :yawn:

LeftCoastErik 02-09-2012 07:18 PM
NICE!

Hammer 02-10-2012 03:14 AM
Quote:
Originally Posted by bluetec (Post 865533)
Can't confirm retrofit, but do you have BT? If not, it can be added easily. Once you have BT working, you can remove the cradle, and you will have full use of your console. There is a blind cover plate available from BMW that snaps right over the hole where the cradle was. I'm very happy with it now.
Yes, I do have blue tooth. It came with the Executive Packs (& Sports Pack) as it's called in Australia (not sure that's what it's called in the US).

It looks like I'll just need to get the blank cover plate from the dealer to cover the hole once the cradle is removed.

Oaktree 06-19-2013 09:42 PM
Just removed my cradle and what a stupid design. I got all happy when it looked like a plug on the bottom of the cradle but to no avail. I ended up breaking the cradle a stuffing the wires and circuit board in the open cuddy like everyone has talked about. I wish I would have left it but I started before I reached it here...


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