Video tutorial on how to replace the BMW E39 center console storage compartment. Unfortunately over time these accordion doors will eventually break due to age and the plastic fatiguing. BMW does not sell a replacement door and I haven’t seen an aftermarket option either, so you’ll have to buy a whole new assembly. It wasn’t overly expensive, but the broken door really bothers me. This particular car I am working with is a 1997 BMW 540i. You might be able to apply some plastic filler to the door tracks on the one with a broken door and finish up with a plastic paint which matches the interior finish. Then you wouldn’t have to worry about the door failing again.
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Tools/Supplies Needed:
-new storage compartment (#51168159698)
Procedure:
-there is clips on both sides, here is the notches for the clips on the one side
-and then on the opposite side
-so these are at the front and back of the compartment
-no tools are needed for this replacement procedure
-simply grab onto the sides, you can grip onto the sides where the accordion door slides in the slot
-pull up with your fingers and push down with your thumbs so you do not strain the surrounding trim and risk cracking it
-once it pops up, you can now fully remove it
-in order to install the new replacement compartment, ensure it’s aligned with the hold
-it may clip up on the edge, so you can pull it from side to side to help it seat correctly
-snap it into place and you’re done
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"Super easy"… Sure… I tried it and had to be rushed to the emergency room. I almost died.
Can't pull it out. Mine is not broken but there is I think an old, useless to me, charging cable, probably spliced in under there somewhere. Any more information how to pull at it? Feels like I will break it if I try harder.
Would it be possible to install a car phone center console, in an 01 525i that came without the option.
Did you install the armrest phone aswell or was it factory installed?
Great! Thanks, it actually solves 2 of my problems!
First: Need to replace it cuz of the door
Second: A View coins fell inside + even worse, my cigar cutter.
And yea, that stuff falls under that thing when You have your ashtray open, good to know, now I ca get that stuff out there tomorrow.
My e39 has a flip up cupholder in this exact spot. And my cover or door to it is gone. It's my only interior piece thats missing or damaged and id really like to fix it but have yet to even find anything like what i have. Any recommendations?
Hi 4DIYers,
Thanks for all of your videos, you've kept my 2002 530i Sport Touring going much longer than I expected. I need to replace the coin storage compartment exactly like the one in this video…when I pull like you described it doesn't budge. Before applying too much pressure I thought I'd just double check whether this is the same procedure for ALL e39s? Any advice would be appreciated
How did you get that phone in the armrest?? Thank you
Love the vid, very detailed! 😀
I have a question. 2003 Ford Explorer XLS. AC cold, no heat due to Blend Door Actuator. Turn knob to heat and all you hear is clicking. Replaced a few minutes ago and heat is working fine but when I turn back to AC, it's still hot. I'm been dealing with this for hours and I'm tired lol. Please help me ! Anything would be greatly appreciated.
Yep yep all of them break because of sun exposure. Thanks for the tutorial.