 A small plastic cover by the...  A small plastic cover by the passenger seat reveals a T20 bolt |  Use a forked tool to release...  Use a forked tool to release two plastic push-rivets under the dash |  The console is now free but...  The console is now free but you'll need to disconnect a plug at the rear, one by the shifter and another under the aux input (push it through to disconnect) |
 Wriggle the console over the...  Wriggle the console over the e-brake to get it out |  With the console on a bench,...  With the console on a bench, remove the shifter surround by gently unclipping it |  The remaining trim that surrounds...  The remaining trim that surrounds the ashtray is then fixed to the console with two T20 screws. Undo these and pry up the front of the surround. The rear will then come free |
 To remove the ashtray, gently...  To remove the ashtray, gently pry it from the clips on the surround. These are fragile, so start at the rear and it should come free |  Remove the ashtray door trim...  Remove the ashtray door trim by sliding a blade under it from the rear. Then slide the trim forward and it will release |  Fit the new carbon trim in...  Fit the new carbon trim in reverse |
 You will need to remove the...  You will need to remove the screw clips from the original surround trim and place them on the carbon trim |  Clip the ashtray back into...  Clip the ashtray back into the surround and screw the assembly into the console |  The shifter surround fits...  The shifter surround fits in front of the ashtray surround |
 Push the shifter surround...  Push the shifter surround into place and the clips will snap it in place |  With the console refitted,...  With the console refitted, we installed the BMW Performance short shifter and suede/aluminum shift knob, which we'll cover in a later issue. The effect is stunning | |