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Removing the Center Console of BMW E46

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

Want to remove the pieces of the center console from a BMW 3 Series? Let's see how to disassemble it. Position the gear shift knob vertically (remove the trim if necessary), then use a plastic pry tool to remove the cover located at the bottom of the center console. After removing the plastic cover, unscrew the screws under the removed trim and at the rear of the console. Once this is done, pull off the flip-up armrest and then remove all the plastic from the center console.

Updated on 9 April 2026 by ScegliAuto

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