Member Since: 07 Dec 2010
Location: Maarssen
Posts: 96
Mid console removal
Hi guys,
Does anybody now how to remove the trimm from arround the gear lever? (automatic)
If possible, only the aluminium coloured bit.
And does anybody know if there is room enough under there to put some small switches, i don't have a terrain responce system, so there should be nothing under there i think.
Thanx again, Ruud Happy are those who dream dreams and are willing to pay the price to see them come true.
Yep, still bits in progress, but we'll get there eventually!!
21st Dec 2010 6:03 pm
johnboy3
Member Since: 24 Oct 2010
Location: northamptonshire
Posts: 190
Hi there is a screw just in front of the handbrake switch & one the other side under the plastic tray then it just pulls up
21st Dec 2010 6:53 pm
lrd3 Ruud
Member Since: 07 Dec 2010
Location: Maarssen
Posts: 96
Hi Johnboy3,
Thanks for your reply.
Do i need to take the gear lever knob of as well? is that possible?
Doesn't looks like it fits true the trimm.
I'll have a look tomorrow, if i'm not freezing my.....
Thanx again, Ruud Happy are those who dream dreams and are willing to pay the price to see them come true.
Yep, still bits in progress, but we'll get there eventually!!
21st Dec 2010 7:30 pm
nighthawk
Member Since: 24 Jul 2010
Location: Malta
Posts: 1163
Yes you have to remove the gear knob. I believe you just have to pull (hard) upwards, just enough to not go through the roof! That's how it is on a manual, not sure about automatic but i think it's the same
21st Dec 2010 7:33 pm
MacLeod 313
Member Since: 18 Apr 2008
Location: away
Posts: 10723
This Aluminium Trim?
If so, this is just stuck on with Automotive tape around the edges.
The Original Look
To get this off, as its a complete unit, you need to remove the transmission lever, Put it in N and then a swift tug upwards will pull it off, and the reason for putting it into Neutral is that when it does come off, its all of a sudden and your stereo would get whacked if in Park.
Then you need to remove the screws under the Pen holder, and the rear of the Park Brake lever. Once thats done its a bravery bit, fingers under the top lip and tug hard.
You'll end up with this
Hope that helps
21st Dec 2010 7:41 pm
lrd3 Ruud
Member Since: 07 Dec 2010
Location: Maarssen
Posts: 96
Hi guys, thanks a lot for your replies
Yes, its about the original trim.
I would like to put 4 little switches between the gear lever and HDC switch, if there is any room under the cover, i don't have a terrain response system.
On the photo's it looks like the underside of the trim isn't flat, that might give some problems.
Looks like removing the transmission lever is a bit of a challenge
I'll have a go tomorrow, if not freezing
Thanx again, Ruud Happy are those who dream dreams and are willing to pay the price to see them come true.
Yep, still bits in progress, but we'll get there eventually!!
21st Dec 2010 8:06 pm
berndv
Member Since: 08 Feb 2010
Location: Gorinchem
Posts: 199
I don't know how small your switches are but there is a little cover behind the parking break which you can get out in a second.
there might be room in that cover for some switches. If you don't want to sell your car in a couple of years with a dash like a piece of swiss cheese, this little cover should be a cheap one to replace. Or better keep it in one piece and make a small custom switch panel that fits that space. In my car, I fitted a little speaker in that space.
21st Dec 2010 10:03 pm
lrd3 Ruud
Member Since: 07 Dec 2010
Location: Maarssen
Posts: 96
Hi guys,
Had a look today and it wasn't to bad taking the panel of.
Done it all for nothing though, not enough room under there.
Had a look at that little panel Berndv was talking about but, that's to small for four switches as well.
So, have to have another look for a suitable place.
There must be some space somewhere.
Thanx again, Ruud Happy are those who dream dreams and are willing to pay the price to see them come true.
Yep, still bits in progress, but we'll get there eventually!!
22nd Dec 2010 8:11 pm
berndv
Member Since: 08 Feb 2010
Location: Gorinchem
Posts: 199
Could you give an indication of the size of the switches you intend to mount.
Cheers,
Bernd
22nd Dec 2010 8:22 pm
MacLeod 313
Member Since: 18 Apr 2008
Location: away
Posts: 10723
Put them up on the panel above the windscreen where the interior lights are for driver and passenger...A few members have done this.
22nd Dec 2010 8:55 pm
lrd3 Ruud
Member Since: 07 Dec 2010
Location: Maarssen
Posts: 96
Hi Jason,
Thanks for your reply.
Did think about that, but running the wire along the wind screen will give a problem i think, because of the airbag.
I wonder how they've done that.
Do you know how much room is behind that roof panel?
I will have a look tomorrow.
How does that panel comes of anyway?
Thanx again, Ruud Happy are those who dream dreams and are willing to pay the price to see them come true.
Yep, still bits in progress, but we'll get there eventually!!
22nd Dec 2010 9:17 pm
Robbie
Member Since: 05 Feb 2006
Location: ¯\_(ツ)_/¯
Posts: 17932
Loads of room for wires behind the A-pillar trim by the side of the airbag. Pop off the 'airbag' plastic logo and remove the torx screw underneath and have a look under the trim.
22nd Dec 2010 9:35 pm
MacLeod 313
Member Since: 18 Apr 2008
Location: away
Posts: 10723
Agree, lots of room under there, and enough wiring going up the A Pillar. A few more following the same route won't harm.
Hiding the wires is a doddle up there, you need to remove the sunvisor and mounts, and the grab handle, then the corner of the headlinging can be manipulated/lowered enough to do what you might want to do.
22nd Dec 2010 10:17 pm
lrd3 Ruud
Member Since: 07 Dec 2010
Location: Maarssen
Posts: 96
Hi Jason, Robbie
Thanks for your replies.
That seems to be the dsolution for my problem then.
I hope to have a look later today.
Thanx again, Ruud Happy are those who dream dreams and are willing to pay the price to see them come true.
Yep, still bits in progress, but we'll get there eventually!!
23rd Dec 2010 8:17 am
oldsalt
Member Since: 15 Dec 2009
Location: Melbourne
Posts: 179
Hi guys,
where can I get the "aluminium trim" kit as mentioned above, might help to brighten up the rather drab interior of my D3 ????
cheers - and Merry Christmas
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