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Removing the Center Console of Your Car

Model: BMW Serie 5 E39 - Years: 1995, 1996, 1997, 1998, 1999, 2000, 2001, 2002, 2003
Part: Center console tunnel

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The following guide shows how to remove the center console of your car, which is the part located between the two front seats, housing the parking brake and the shifter, and connecting to the dashboard with a fitting at the bottom of the center panel.

To remove the rear part, lower and remove a tab and unscrew two Torx screws, in addition to removing the 10 mm bolt under the window switch.

Then, disconnect the shifter boot from the console itself; you may have some difficulty pulling the console out due to the parking brake lever, but just apply a bit of force and the procedure will be completed.


Updated on 14 February 2026 by ScegliAuto


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