F55/F56 Armrest Removal (Pics) Part 1
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Armrest Removal (Pics) Part 1
OK. I know most of you love your armrests and there are a couple of people (including me) that find they get in the way. If you feel like me then here is how to remove it.
This tread is incomplete till I figure out a way to patch the hole or if there is in fact a part that will do that. in the meantime (till the Mini parts departments get up and running I will make a plate to cover the brackets etc...
Step 1 - Remove the rear Cup Holder
- Pull the rubber insert from the center to expose the machine screw. Remove it and the 2 screws on either side (see pic) then pull it out. Reverse to replace.
This tread is incomplete till I figure out a way to patch the hole or if there is in fact a part that will do that. in the meantime (till the Mini parts departments get up and running I will make a plate to cover the brackets etc...
Step 1 - Remove the rear Cup Holder
- Pull the rubber insert from the center to expose the machine screw. Remove it and the 2 screws on either side (see pic) then pull it out. Reverse to replace.
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I looked on the European RealOEM site and they have a console that might work for me.
Part #51169266622
IDNTFIT - looks like you could fit an armrest you just need to dremmel out the shape that is in the console that armrest comes with - its basically the same with the cut out. Then you just need to order the brackets and the armrest and drop it in.
Part #51169266622
IDNTFIT - looks like you could fit an armrest you just need to dremmel out the shape that is in the console that armrest comes with - its basically the same with the cut out. Then you just need to order the brackets and the armrest and drop it in.
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There are 3 consoles listed on RealOEM, 51169266622, 51169262841, 51169262842.
51169262841 if you have an armrest
51169266622 if you have no armrest but have any of WIRED, Navigation system Professional, Radio MINI Visual Boost or MINI navigation system.
51169262842 if you have none of it.
What does that second one have that the third one doesn't?
51169262841 if you have an armrest
51169266622 if you have no armrest but have any of WIRED, Navigation system Professional, Radio MINI Visual Boost or MINI navigation system.
51169262842 if you have none of it.
What does that second one have that the third one doesn't?
Last edited by hammerhands; 06-08-2014 at 12:54 PM.
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Hmm seems to me if you have a justa without MINI connect or navigation, and no armrest, you either have to cut into the base center console to add an armrest, or you can buy and install the center console with the MINI connect touch control option and have that area remain open. Both options to me are unacceptable and will not look pleasing:-( Guess I don't get an armrest until I upgrade to a S when my lease is up in 3 years...:-(
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Great write-up, Gregory! Interesting that you found the armrest to be a hindrance. Just shows that some features are loved by some and not loved by others. I absolutely love using my armrest, and it is never in the way when shifting. Without it I'd be occasionally wanting to rest my arm on something, only to find nothing but air. LOL. I understand why you removed yours, though.
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There are 3 consoles listed on RealOEM, 51169266622, 51169262841, 51169262842.
51169262841 if you have an armrest
51169266622 if you have no armrest but have any of WIRED, Navigation system Professional, Radio MINI Visual Boost or MINI navigation system.
51169262842 if you have none of it.
What does that second one have that the third one doesn't?
51169262841 if you have an armrest
51169266622 if you have no armrest but have any of WIRED, Navigation system Professional, Radio MINI Visual Boost or MINI navigation system.
51169262842 if you have none of it.
What does that second one have that the third one doesn't?
3rd one has a hole for the mini connected controls.
Spoke to the parts guru at Sewell Brandon Martin about Part # 51169266622
He replied "It must be European models only.
I tried to order it and it comes back as “Not on File” and has Zero price available"
Thinking about putting the armrest back on facing to the rear. Not sure if it would fit or look. Will post a picture if I do it. :-)
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3rd one has a hole for the mini connected controls.
Spoke to the parts guru at Sewell Brandon Martin about Part # 51169266622
He replied "It must be European models only.
I tried to order it and it comes back as “Not on File” and has Zero price available"
Thinking about putting the armrest back on facing to the rear. Not sure if it would fit or look. Will post a picture if I do it. :-)
Spoke to the parts guru at Sewell Brandon Martin about Part # 51169266622
He replied "It must be European models only.
I tried to order it and it comes back as “Not on File” and has Zero price available"
Thinking about putting the armrest back on facing to the rear. Not sure if it would fit or look. Will post a picture if I do it. :-)