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      07-29-2016, 01:45 PM   #1
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DIY: M Performance Arm Rest Install

Hello All,

I've been impatiently waiting for this thing for several months but now its finally here. Looks great and I think it really finishes the interior.

The install.

Tools Needed:

Needle Nose Pliers or similar
Masking/Painters tape(optional)

Install Difficulty: 1 out of 5

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On the back of the trim piece there's two connectors you should remove to give yourself ample space. Like so
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My OCD took over and I had to vacuum the dust behind that panel

Now you should have this.

The spring assembly is held on via the points marked

With the Pliers or similar lift the bottom portion of the spring

Pull the first pin out. As you're pulling out the last pin be careful of the spring flying away

Now remove the old and busted preparing for the new hotness
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      07-29-2016, 01:47 PM   #4
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Now install the new armrest and be sure to line up the little
gear/sprocket on the left side

Line everything up put the pins back in with the spring positioned like this.

We now need to secure the center part of the spring.

This is where the painters tape comes to play

Open the armrest and use the needle nose pliers to push the spring into the notch

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Now close the armrest it should look like this

Remove the painters tape and you're done
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Just some finished pics

Oh and I plan to keep it clean with this.

Thanks for looking
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Nice DIY! Great write-up and photos. What's the part number?

Edit: Never mind!
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51 16 2 405 920 (RHD)

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Is it just me, or is the phrase "Performance Arm Rest" an oxymoron?

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Guys...I broke the little gear/sprocket...

What do I do!?
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Guys...I broke the little gear/sprocket...

What do I do!?
Man that's no good.

See if BMW sells that trim part separate.
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Well done
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Super helpful, thank you! The painters tape is a definitely overkill haha.
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Not to derail the thread, but why don't you have seat heater buttons?
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Not to derail the thread, but why don't you have seat heater buttons?
It's a M4 do they have heated seats in the rear?
I have them in the front
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Thank you for your installation instructions I used them to install mine
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Is it just me, or is the phrase "Performance Arm Rest" an oxymoron?

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Lol!!!! No kidding
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Thanks for the DIY...just installed mine on my F30...

thanks to Desborough for the arm rest!
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Thanks for the DIY...just installed mine on my F30...

thanks to Desborough for the arm rest!
Your welcome !!! Great work on your carbon fiber there man . That looks kick ass and yours is bespoke with the black leather as opposed to the alcantara with the carbon fiber. Well played sir
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I'll need this for the weekend. I plan to get my install on.
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Guys...I broke the little gear/sprocket...

What do I do!?
I did too. I installed my armrest just a few minutes ago in the dark with a flashlight. The little sprocket is immaterial to the overall operation of the armrest. I wouldn't worry about it. I saved the sprocket in case I get bored and decide to fiddle with it. I couldn't quite see what it was attached to.
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