E36 M3 Centre Console and Handbrake Tray Removal

[thegreengoblet]

I want to replace my centre console. I've got the replcaement one complete with surrounding trim so I can see all of the fixing holes. However 1 is located under the Handbrake tray. How do I get the Handbrake tray out?

[clabcon]

you have to remove the hazard warning light there will be one under there. I think you have to remove rear ashtray and maybe the armrest if you have one to remove the handbrake centre console out. then you can get access to the 2 screws on that side.

[DinoACS]

It's easy, as said just remove the ashtrays, unscrew and the handbrake tray comes out.

What's more tricky are some of the screws on the drivers side where the centre console mounts inside - when I changed mine there was some kind of pipe in there, Im assuming that was something to do with a/c or heater. I had to prise a piece of the dash apart to get my screwdriver in there.

[thegreengoblet]

Thanks for the replies. Will have a go when the rain stops!

[mpwr321bhp]

DinoACS said:

It's easy, as said just remove the ashtrays, unscrew and the handbrake tray comes out.

What's more tricky are some of the screws on the drivers side where the centre console mounts inside - when I changed mine there was some kind of pipe in there, Im assuming that was something to do with a/c or heater. I had to prise a piece of the dash apart to get my screwdriver in there.

When I removed my console the I had similar issues, if its the verticle pipes I belive there dash board supports.