Video tutorial on how to replace the BMW E39 center console storage compartment. Unfortunately over time these accordion doors will eventually break due to age and the plastic fatiguing. BMW does not sell a replacement door and I haven’t seen an aftermarket option either, so you’ll have to buy a whole new assembly. It wasn’t overly expensive, but the broken door really bothers me. This particular car I am working with is a 1997 BMW 540i. You might be able to apply some plastic filler to the door tracks on the one with a broken door and finish up with a plastic paint which matches the interior finish. Then you wouldn’t have to worry about the door failing again.
Tools/Supplies Needed:
-new storage compartment (#51168159698)
Procedure:
-there is clips on both sides, here is the notches for the clips on the one side
-and then on the opposite side
-so these are at the front and back of the compartment
-no tools are needed for this replacement procedure
-simply grab onto the sides, you can grip onto the sides where the accordion door slides in the slot
-pull up with your fingers and push down with your thumbs so you do not strain the surrounding trim and risk cracking it
-once it pops up, you can now fully remove it
-in order to install the new replacement compartment, ensure it’s aligned with the hold
-it may clip up on the edge, so you can pull it from side to side to help it seat correctly
-snap it into place and you’re done
1994 BMW 740I E32: SOLD
1984 BMW 733i E23: Hartge engine, Hartge strut brace, Centra type 7 staggered 16" rims
1997 BMW 540i/6 sport: polished/ported throttle body & traction control unit, E60 short shifter, ss braided flex lines, 2000 M5 tail lights, genuine Alpina bumper lip, genuine M5 auto fold mirrors, facelifted color matched trim
Great videos mate but how about posting them in the DIY section?
https://www.bimmerforums.com/forum/f...-and-DIY-Fixes
Cheers
Mat
Originally Posted by hakhawkOriginally Posted by geargrinder
1994 BMW 740I E32: SOLD
1984 BMW 733i E23: Hartge engine, Hartge strut brace, Centra type 7 staggered 16" rims
1997 BMW 540i/6 sport: polished/ported throttle body & traction control unit, E60 short shifter, ss braided flex lines, 2000 M5 tail lights, genuine Alpina bumper lip, genuine M5 auto fold mirrors, facelifted color matched trim
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