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Just did this also. As easy as described in previous posts. Couple of comments from me:
- Head torch is really handy else pretty hard to see what you are doing - I didn't have a fan in mine behind the vent (cost cutting or just unnecessary?) - I wrapped the cables in some packing foam before installing the cover to avoid annoying rattles - In Australia, the plastic part costs AUD$60 (yikes!) and is a special order from BMW (was faster than online but heaps more $$) Last edited by xerisys; 08-11-2018 at 06:46 AM.. |
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I removed mine this morning as well. Same comments as everyone else, took me about 20 mins and a couple of scrapes due to my big hands lol.
Disconnecting the wires was the toughest part. I also added foam packing wrap on the big black fan connector to prevent plastic rattling sounds but not sure it really makes any difference...figured since it was open tho... Thanks so much for everyone's input and help, from the original instructions, to the detailed disconnections instructions, and the dude who said to do it from the back seat...you guys freakin' rock! Thanks.
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Apologies for noob question, but is there any way we can retain a wire connection or socket to that external antenna to iPhone? I'm on Sprint and it often drops down to 1-2 line bars connection wise. i would imagine external roof antenna on x5 should boost signal no?
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09-11-2018, 09:12 AM | #181 |
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Removed mine the other day from my F85; I had previously done this with my E71 so familiar with the process. Was easy to tackle from the passenger seat. Of note I was missing a fan too. Found this tray on Amazon that I'm testing out. Although, I am not happy with the logo, it is nice to have two tiers in the center console.
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I just purchased a 2016 F15 and have an iphoneX. At the dealership they told me they do not make an adapter for the X yet, is that true? If it doesn't have any use, then I was going to use it. Has anyone had any negatives in removing it? Has anyone had the dealer do it?
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I ended up doing it myself in 20 mins and cost me like $40 or something for the replacement cover. If you're at least a little bit handy and can get a hold of a 25 or 30 torx driver and a small flat-head screwdriver (precision), I'm sure you can do it.
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Because ConnectedDrive works only via cable on NBT.
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Haha I wondered the same thing...must be the red and white blood lol.
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I installed the Snap-In Wireless Charger, but I think the maximum size it can fit is a iPhone X, anything larger than it, it may not fit.
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I know this is an old thread, I'm trying also the cradle , and disconnect the wires. However, i didn't find how to remove and pull out rear air grille, to access the connectors Could explain how i can doing that? |
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Please attach picture on which air grill that you are trying to remove?
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remember that there is an additional screw UNDER the charging cradle itself (total of 4 screws) -- if you don't take that one out you physically won't be able to remove the cradle without seriously breaking it or causing damage to the storage box.
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In any case, well done, and thanks to Ben r33_RGSport for this thread and instructions.
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I'm still torn about this. But I do really love the organizing tray and actually bought it, it's sitting at home. So I'm ready to install it if I decide to pull out the phone cradle thing.
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