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Removing the Car Radio and Navigation Display

Model: BMW Serie 5 F11, F10 - Years 2010-2017
Part: Car stereo

If you need to remove the car radio or the navigation display, follow the images in the video to see that it is not as difficult as it may seem. First, carefully detach the part of the dashboard that includes the air vents between the navigation screen and the car radio using appropriate tools. Once done, you will have access to the two screws that secure the dashboard section with the radio controls. After removing this part, you can take out the car radio itself. If you also need to remove the display, locate and unscrew the two screws at its base. Then, detach the top part of the screen from the dashboard. Car model: BMW 5 Series Year: 2011
Required tools: T20 screwdriver, panel removal tool.

Updated on 14 February 2026 by ScegliAuto

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