DIY: Removing BMW Cell Phone Cradle from the Armrest Center Console

How to Remove Cell Phone Cradle and install Center Console Mat Insert

If you purchased a BMW with the ConnectedRide Cradle installed but no longer have a device that’s supported?

This may be the right solution for you to optimize more room in your center armrest compartment.

BMW Arm Rest

In this tutorial I will show you step by step on how to remove BMW Cell Phone Cradle to be replaced with a Center Console Mat Insert. Below you will find items used and needed to complete.

Follow steps below

First we will start in the front seat removing cradle and trim pieces.

(See below)

Removing BMW Cell Phone Cradle
Cell Phone Cradle Removed

After

BMW Carbon Trim
BMW iDrive Controller

Now we can move to the back seat for easier access

(See below)

BMW Heated Seats
BMW Heated Seats

Make sure you disconnect both sides for each seat

BMW 12v Outlet

Remove the black connector

BMW how to
BMW how to

While reinstalling watch for cables as this can snag easily

BMW Armrest compartment
BMW Cell Phone Cradle Removal
BMW Cell Phone Cradle Removal
BMW Cell Phone Cradle Removal

After removing cradle, reinstalling trim pieces (follow above steps backwards to reinstall), Clean area and insert new Console Mat.

BMW Arm rest

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