Fitting chrome heater surround rings

[PhilipB]

Is this an easy job or does the centre console need to be taken apart? Thanks

 

[5harp3y]

if they are genuine BMW ones they just push on, no tools or dismantling needed

 

[PhilipB]

Thanks Will look for originals now.

 

[Paul Rice]

I had aftermarket ones, still fitted just need to massage to fit instructions came with the rings. Certainly brightens up the control panel.

 

[PhilipB]

Thanks, have ordered some aftermarket rings

 

[Grumps]

Can we see pics when fitted please? Do these fit pre face as well?

 

[Paul Rice]

Sorry for the poor picture quality. They do brighten up the area around the heater controls and really easy to fit, but they have been known to pop off now and again so possibly some type of adhesive may help.

 

[Grumps]

Looking at the kit I've already put in mine I'm not sure they'd fit. It's right up tight so don't think it would leave room for them to fit securely.

 

[PhilipB]

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Sorry for the poor picture quality. They do brighten up the area around the heater controls and really easy to fit, but they have been known to pop off now and again so possibly some type of adhesive may help.

Thanks, I agree they 'break' the large black area. I am looking forward to fitting them. The car has a chrome line interior so should all look good.

 

[Paul Rice]

Dave we can have a try at Thoresby, mine just pull off so can offer up and see what they look like

 

[littlefeller]

@Grumpy , there are 2 different sizes, one for wood trim and one for non wood, i had a set for non wood, but i cut off the mounting lugs and stuck them on my wood trim so either way they work, though if you want ease then there are the wood type around, just quite hard to find.

 

[Grumps]

Dave we can have a try at Thoresby, mine just pull off so can offer up and see what they look like

We can have a go mate, don't risk breaking one tho.

 

[Antm72]

I fitted the aftermarket ones as said you massage the metel around the gauge for a tight fit they fit well

 

[littlefeller]

 

[PhilipB]

Thanks, I agree they 'break' the large black area. I am looking forward to fitting them. The car has a chrome line interior so should all look good.

Fitted easily, have attached photo