OEM Carbon Trim Install

asn993 · 07-21-2015, 01:15 AM

Hi,

I bought the above some time ago for my 135I and after some research not confident in self installing at least the dash parts. Can anybody recommend somebody in Adelaide to install? I am too scared to ask our only BMW Dealer but has anybody had a dealer fit it & approximate cost?

Thanks Andy

c0ris07 · 07-21-2015, 04:39 AM

BMwise but since its just trim take it to any reputable trim place

asn993 · 07-21-2015, 06:20 PM

Thanks I had not thought of that

DR-JEKL · 07-21-2015, 08:03 PM

Removing the trim is more difficult than installing, so there is minimal chance of damaging your new trim as basically you just pop the new trim in.

Buy a trim removal kit tool off ebay for $5, than find a DIY guide on this forum and spend a few hrs in your spare time taking it apart and reinstalling the new trim.

BEAM3R · 07-21-2015, 10:10 PM

I'm pretty certain on the E82 to change the centre console trim it means taking the entire centre console out. On the E9X it literally takes seconds to pop it off.

If you're not confident in stripping the interior I would personally take it to a trimmer.

RedRanger · 07-21-2015, 10:21 PM

Find the trim removal guide in the DIY section. Pretty straight forward. Took me about an hour or so to replace my trim.

Moocow · 07-22-2015, 01:23 AM

Pretty straight forward, just follow the DIY guides. It's not as hard as you think.

asn993 · 07-22-2015, 07:51 AM

Cheers guys I have found the DIY guides but the photo links are corrupted so if anybody has a pdf copy that would be great. I have read the blurb but pictures would be great

I have decided to give it a go so I will buy some trim tools on the weekend

Cheers

asn993 · 07-23-2015, 11:17 PM

ok studied and ready to go but I have just noticed that the guides already posted do not tackle the idrive console. any guides for the idrive disconnection or is this bordering on non DIY?

loco · 07-24-2015, 12:11 AM

The iDrive console just pops out. It has a wire harness attached obviously. You can follow the diy guide without pictures. Just takes a little longer. I found some force necessary to remove console over handbrake lever. Got to be forced back on as well..
You should replace the ashtray as well if you are doing trim upgrade.

The door pull trims just clip off. Recollection is start at the bottom and work up. The dash trim is just clips. Easy to remove.I never broke any.

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asn993 asn993 131 Rep 260 Posts Drives: 2008 135i 6m 1M conversion Join Date: Jun 2014 Location: Adelaide iTrader: (0)	OEM Carbon Trim Install Hi, I bought the above some time ago for my 135I and after some research not confident in self installing at least the dash parts. Can anybody recommend somebody in Adelaide to install? I am too scared to ask our only BMW Dealer but has anybody had a dealer fit it & approximate cost? Thanks Andy
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c0ris07 Second Lieutenant 25 Rep 216 Posts Drives: BMW 135i Join Date: Nov 2013 Location: South Australia iTrader: (4)	BMwise but since its just trim take it to any reputable trim place
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asn993 asn993 131 Rep 260 Posts Drives: 2008 135i 6m 1M conversion Join Date: Jun 2014 Location: Adelaide iTrader: (0)	Thanks I had not thought of that
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DR-JEKL Major General 898 Rep 6,285 Posts Drives: Space Grey E92 335i 6MT Join Date: Jul 2012 Location: Newcastle Ozstraylia iTrader: (3)	Removing the trim is more difficult than installing, so there is minimal chance of damaging your new trim as basically you just pop the new trim in. Buy a trim removal kit tool off ebay for $5, than find a DIY guide on this forum and spend a few hrs in your spare time taking it apart and reinstalling the new trim.
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BEAM3R Private First Class 36 Rep 167 Posts Drives: 1M, E36 M3, 2002, 700, Isetta Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: Sydney iTrader: (1)	I'm pretty certain on the E82 to change the centre console trim it means taking the entire centre console out. On the E9X it literally takes seconds to pop it off. If you're not confident in stripping the interior I would personally take it to a trimmer.
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RedRanger Lieutenant 71 Rep 541 Posts Drives: 2008 128i Sedona Red Join Date: Mar 2014 Location: St. Louis, MO iTrader: (2)	Find the trim removal guide in the DIY section. Pretty straight forward. Took me about an hour or so to replace my trim. __________________ 2008 Sedona Red 128i Black Chrome powder coated VMR 710's 18's, Carbon fiber engine bay cover and intake, Carbon fiber interior trim, Demon eyebrows, euro intake, performance brace, black grills, Magnaflow exhaust, Stage 3IM, AA Tune
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Moocow First Lieutenant 24 Rep 334 Posts Drives: 135i Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: Melbourne iTrader: (0) Garage List 2009 135i [9.00]	Pretty straight forward, just follow the DIY guides. It's not as hard as you think.
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07-22-2015, 07:51 AM	#8
asn993 asn993 131 Rep 260 Posts Drives: 2008 135i 6m 1M conversion Join Date: Jun 2014 Location: Adelaide iTrader: (0)	Cheers guys I have found the DIY guides but the photo links are corrupted so if anybody has a pdf copy that would be great. I have read the blurb but pictures would be great I have decided to give it a go so I will buy some trim tools on the weekend Cheers
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07-23-2015, 11:17 PM	#9
asn993 asn993 131 Rep 260 Posts Drives: 2008 135i 6m 1M conversion Join Date: Jun 2014 Location: Adelaide iTrader: (0)	ok studied and ready to go but I have just noticed that the guides already posted do not tackle the idrive console. any guides for the idrive disconnection or is this bordering on non DIY?
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loco Private 2 Rep 84 Posts Drives: Grey 135i Join Date: Feb 2014 Location: Brisbane iTrader: (1)	The iDrive console just pops out. It has a wire harness attached obviously. You can follow the diy guide without pictures. Just takes a little longer. I found some force necessary to remove console over handbrake lever. Got to be forced back on as well.. You should replace the ashtray as well if you are doing trim upgrade. The door pull trims just clip off. Recollection is start at the bottom and work up. The dash trim is just clips. Easy to remove.I never broke any.
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