BMW E46 Radio Removal

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Sat 10 Mar 2007 11:17
BMW E46 Radio Removal - cockneycooky
Hi,

I wnat to get to the back of the radio in my BMW to fit an IPOD connector. Any idea how the trim is removed that surrounds the radio.

Thanks
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Sat 10 Mar 2007 14:02
BMW E46 Radio Removal - elekie&a/c doctor
Access to the radio securing screws requires removal firstly of the trim/finisher that sits above the glove box.It is a push fit (metal studs into plastic cups) .Once this is off ,then the trim above the radio can be removed.
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Sat 10 Mar 2007 19:11
BMW E46 Radio Removal - a900ss
How to remove and photos as well:

www.e46fanatics.com/howto/howtodetail.php?howto_id...5
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Wed 14 Mar 2007 21:42
BMW E46 Radio Removal - cockneycooky
Excellent guys.....Thanks
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Thu 15 Mar 2007 06:59
BMW E46 Radio Removal - Collos25
Are they not the same as the E39 where you remove the volume control knob and use a screwdriver to turn the screwhead hidden behind it you do not have to remove any trim.
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Thu 15 Mar 2007 08:19
BMW E46 Radio Removal - a900ss
No
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Thu 15 Mar 2007 08:27
BMW E46 Radio Removal - Collos25
Could you be more precise?
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Thu 15 Mar 2007 08:57
BMW E46 Radio Removal - a900ss
No it is not the same process as in the E39.

How precise is that?

Seriously though, look at the link with photos I posted and you will see that the passanger dash trim needs to be removed to get to 4 retaining screws that hold the radio in place.
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