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How to Replace the Center Console in Your Car

Model: BMW Serie 3 E46 - Years: 1998, 1999, 2000, 2001, 2002, 2003, 2004, 2005, 2006
Part: Center console tunnel

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This guide shows how to replace the center console in your vehicle. Various tools and components are supported in this part of the car. How do you remove this center console? There are specific screws and clips to leverage without needing to force too much.

Once the 4 screws from the dashboard are removed, you can proceed to detach the center console, being careful not to break the plastic clips or damage the wiring. Removing the center console is not difficult, but the removal maneuvers should still be done with care and attention.


Updated on 21 February 2026 by ScegliAuto


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