Removed phone cradle

[TMR]

Originally Posted by celler

It looks like the phone cradle may just snap out. However, I do not like the looks of those long cables coming out of the back of the cradle. That tells me that they plug in somewhere a distance away which probably means disassembling part of the console. Hopefully, the OP can get back with us and shed some light on this.

Those cables where easy to unplug. From the backseat unsnap the air vents panel from the center console and the 2 cables plug right there.

[celler]

Originally Posted by TMR

Those cables where easy to unplug. From the backseat unsnap the air vents panel from the center console and the 2 cables plug right there.

Thank you. I'm curious. What is the "not easy" part??

[Mandi90TT]

Yeah, how does the phone cradle snap out, I am trying to do so, and it just seems like I am about to break it?

[celler]

Originally Posted by Dave 90TT

Yeah, how does the phone cradle snap out, I am trying to do so, and it just seems like I am about to break it?

I am thinking snap out the rear A/C vents and then push up from the bottom, but I hope the OP will be able to tell us.

[celler]

Looks like the OP is MIA. Has anyone else tried this? Thanks.

[James_m4]

Any more news on how to remove?

[spr]

I'd also like to remove the cradle and have some storage. DIY?

[BzsBimmer]

Originally Posted by spr

I'd also like to remove the cradle and have some storage. DIY?

Wow... holy thread bump Batman!
You probably did a search through so, good for you!

[spr]

So it does snap out but it is held down with the wiring that is secured by tabs behind the rear seat vents. You used a trim tool and pop the cradle out. Then you pop the entire rear back of the center console off and then disconnect the two purple and blue connectors and feed them over the rear duct and then pull them right out. You need the mat to finish it off which I just ordered and is 51-16-9-227-902. I actually installed a wireless charger for $50.

[spr]

Here's the DIY as well as adding a universal $50 wireless charger there:

[kevinthestan]

Still very useful thread to this day - gonna be removing mine off my 2015 next time i have a free day

[horsepower_and_hounds]

I thought that actually make a tray that fits there once the cradle is removed...... maybe in the 4 series?

[ck_M3]

Just did this on my 2017

You’ll need a couple of pry tools to get it out, the curved one is a must to get underneath it from the front.

Detach the two wires in the rear console; one is a clip and the other has a notch to detach.

Needed to pull out the right side of the rear duct to feed the wires through. From the console, I pressed down on the wiring loom to unclip, then fed the wires through. Replace with the part in the images

[FrankEbONEZ]

Can't believe I just found this. I've been wanting to do this for 3 years but was concerned with how it never felt like the front was unclipping when attempting. A+++ With the curved trim tool. So much room for activities now.