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How to disassemble the console and central tunnel of the BMW 3 Series

Model: BMW Serie 3 E46 - Years 1998-2006
Part: Center console tunnel

Below we will discover the information that will allow us to dismantle and replace the tunnel and central console of the BMW 3 Series. First, we get on board the car and start by removing the rear storage compartment of the central tunnel; we then unscrew all the screws of the console, subsequently removing the armrest, as shown in the video. At this point, we remove the handbrake cover and the gear lever cover, disconnecting the electrical connectors that we find underneath; we then remove the entire central tunnel, repairing it or replacing it with a new one!

Posted on 20 July 2025 by ScegliAuto

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