84 11 515 Removing and installing/replacing eject box

2013 BMW 128i 2D Convertible, Eng CD N52, Standard TransSECTION 84 11 515 Removing and installing/replacing eject box
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For Special Tool identification, see MAINTENANCE & GENERAL INFORMATION - SPECIAL TOOLS - X5 (N62/E53) .

Special Tools Required:Β 

  • 00 9 341

If necessary, remove telephone from eject box.

Move center console armrest back and fold up.

Remove screws (1) and (2).

Move trim (3) upwards over lock (4) and remove towards front.

Fig 1: Removing Trim From Eject Box
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Turn plug connection (1) over detent lug (2) in direction of arrow and unclip.

Disconnect plug connection (1).

Installation:Β 

Make sure wiring harness (3) is correctly laid.

Fig 2: Disconnecting Plug Connection
G03269295Courtesy of BMW OF NORTH AMERICA, INC.

Fold center console armrest down.

Lever out catches on both sides with special tool 00 9 341.

Fold up eject box (1) in direction of arrow and feed out of front guide.

Feed out wiring harness underneath and remove eject box (1) from armrest function carrier (2).

Fig 3: Removing Eject Box
G03269296Courtesy of BMW OF NORTH AMERICA, INC.
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