2014 (LCI) M5 Cup Holder

B-1Pilot · 03-02-2014, 01:52 PM

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Originally Posted by avlnch

I promise, it's just clips (the easy kind) and one bolt. So don't be too deterred from attempted it.

RPI and I will knight you in as king of cup holders.

So my wife is out of town on business and I'm bored. Fun project and I got to use my trim pulling kit. Here you go, hope this helps. Big pics so you can read the numbers.

B-1Pilot · 03-02-2014, 01:53 PM

well, shit... eleven beat me by like 2 minutes!

RPiM5 · 03-02-2014, 01:57 PM

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Originally Posted by B-1 Pilot

well, shit... eleven beat me by like 2 minutes!

Doh!

B-1Pilot · 03-02-2014, 02:05 PM

by the way, to fully do this swap you are going to have to remove 4 plugs (easy) and the power for cigarette lighter (where I think the connecter is, is wrapped in grey cloth, so not sure how easy). Then there are 5 screws that hold the part to the trim piece -- 4 easy screw and one that was impossible for me to get a bit on. I was going to try and take my whole part out to wash the dried coffee out of the bottom corners, but couldn't get the last screw... its blocked by the power piece for the power adaptor port backlighting.

eleven11 · 03-02-2014, 02:08 PM

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Originally Posted by B-1 Pilot

by the way, to fully do this swap you are going to have to remove 4 plugs (easy) and the power for cigarette lighter (where I think the connecter is, is wrapped in grey cloth, so not sure how easy). Then there are 5 screws that hold the part to the trim piece -- 4 easy screw and one that was impossible for me to get a bit on. I was going to try and take my whole part out to wash the dried coffee out of the bottom corners, but couldn't get the last screw... its blocked by the power piece for the power adaptor port backlighting.

I ended up doing only a partial removal (hence the tilted, sub-optimal pictures) to get the photo. I ended up only disconnecting the ashtray LED and brake harness.

eleven11 · 03-02-2014, 02:17 PM

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Originally Posted by avlnch

thanks eleven !!

Glad I could help!

avlnch · 03-02-2014, 02:18 PM

Just ordered the part. Should be here 03/06-03/07.

So what kind of install is this going to be?? I thought all you needed to do is remove the key hole trim, unbolt the bolt next to key hole, then lift up the leather trim piece, and then you get access to remove cup holder?

B-1Pilot · 03-02-2014, 02:41 PM

I think if you can get that last screw it should take all of 15 minutes.

jmh · 03-02-2014, 03:36 PM

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Originally Posted by avlnch

Here it is: P/N 51169277262

http://www.penskeparts.com/DiagramsB...ts=51169277262

Yup.
Retail is ~104.19$
You can also retrofit the iDrive Touch Controller to make the LCI look complete

nynd · 03-02-2014, 04:17 PM

I don't even think I've used mine.. lol!

hinckley · 03-02-2014, 05:55 PM

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Originally Posted by jmh

Yup.
Retail is ~104.19$
You can also retrofit the iDrive Touch Controller to make the LCI look complete

jmh, I knew you'd jump in with the part number! How have you been? Enjoying the 4er?

avlnch · 03-02-2014, 07:48 PM

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Originally Posted by B-1 Pilot

I think if you can get that last screw it should take all of 15 minutes.

Sounds good, thanks B1.

jmh · 03-03-2014, 04:47 PM

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Originally Posted by hinckley

jmh, I knew you'd jump in with the part number! How have you been? Enjoying the 4er?

I actually lost track of all the things I ordered over winter

Have to check in with my parts guy so I can get started on all the little projects.
The 4 is a fun car and perfect for winter and terrible roads in Boston

But I am looking forward to the day I can take the M5 out again (drove it for one day in January)

avlnch · 03-07-2014, 12:41 PM

The right part came, and I got it installed. Thanks again to everyone who helped with the p/n search.

I took photos along the install incase anyone else wants to do the same and needs some help. If anyone asks I'll throw together a DIY.

avlnch · 03-07-2014, 12:42 PM

Photo of the LCI cup holder in my 2013 M5

RPiM5 · 03-07-2014, 12:43 PM

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Originally Posted by avlnch

Photo of the LCI cup holder in my 2013 M5

Sweet!! That was fast! Install was simple I assume.

avlnch · 03-07-2014, 12:45 PM

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Originally Posted by RPiM5

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Originally Posted by avlnch

Photo of the LCI cup holder in my 2013 M5

Sweet!! That was fast! Install was simple I assume.

Yep took about.. 25 min to install.
But I had a work emergency in the middle and needed to run to the computer.

I had to figure everything out as I went so that added to time. Probably only take me 10 min if I did it again.

Hoopumpers · 03-07-2014, 12:50 PM

Perfect! I need to do this

bmwMcrzy · 03-07-2014, 12:54 PM

It amazes me that BMW still can't get cup holders right the first time.

I guess you guys don't know about furiousmethod.com?
You enter in the part number and it searches about 20 sites and shows the price but not shipping.
You will need to disable your popup blocker or allow furiousmethod.com.

thebmwpartsstore is usually the cheap place in the US but not this time.
http://www.thebmwpartstore.com/oempa...169277262.html

http://www.ecstuning.com/Search/SiteSearch/51169277262/

avlnch · 03-07-2014, 12:55 PM

Didn't know about that site. But I got the cup holder from ECS Tuning

RPiM5 · 03-07-2014, 12:56 PM

Also in accordance with the decree setforth. I hereby Knight you Avlnch, King of Cupholders. May the grace of God be with you throughout the rest of your noble quests.

All hail the King!

avlnch · 03-07-2014, 12:56 PM

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Originally Posted by Hoopumpers

Perfect! I need to do this

It sounds stupid to say but this is a must do mod if you drink (juice) and drive. The old cup holder really pissed me off every time I used it.

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B-1Pilot Yankee Air Pirate 151 Rep 978 Posts Drives: '14 M5 w/CP Join Date: Aug 2012 Location: In a Hot Place iTrader: (0)	by the way, to fully do this swap you are going to have to remove 4 plugs (easy) and the power for cigarette lighter (where I think the connecter is, is wrapped in grey cloth, so not sure how easy). Then there are 5 screws that hold the part to the trim piece -- 4 easy screw and one that was impossible for me to get a bit on. I was going to try and take my whole part out to wash the dried coffee out of the bottom corners, but couldn't get the last screw... its blocked by the power piece for the power adaptor port backlighting. __________________ 2020 ///M5 \|\| 2019 540XI \|\| 2014 ///M5 w/CP \|\| My Epic ED trip report\|\| \|\| 2009 BMW R1200RT
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avlnch Lieutenant Colonel 127 Rep 1,622 Posts Drives: 2013 Individual M5 Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: South FL iTrader: (0)	Just ordered the part. Should be here 03/06-03/07. So what kind of install is this going to be?? I thought all you needed to do is remove the key hole trim, unbolt the bolt next to key hole, then lift up the leather trim piece, and then you get access to remove cup holder? __________________ 2013 BMW INDIVIDUAL ///M5 {Frozen Black/Amaro Brown/Amaro Brown Alcantara/White Contrast Stitching/Piano Black Trim}
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avlnch Lieutenant Colonel 127 Rep 1,622 Posts Drives: 2013 Individual M5 Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: South FL iTrader: (0)	The right part came, and I got it installed. Thanks again to everyone who helped with the p/n search. I took photos along the install incase anyone else wants to do the same and needs some help. If anyone asks I'll throw together a DIY. __________________ 2013 BMW INDIVIDUAL ///M5 {Frozen Black/Amaro Brown/Amaro Brown Alcantara/White Contrast Stitching/Piano Black Trim}
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bmwMcrzy Second Lieutenant 36 Rep 294 Posts Drives: 2002 M5 DINAN S2 Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: Chicago iTrader: (0)	It amazes me that BMW still can't get cup holders right the first time. I guess you guys don't know about furiousmethod.com? You enter in the part number and it searches about 20 sites and shows the price but not shipping. You will need to disable your popup blocker or allow furiousmethod.com. thebmwpartsstore is usually the cheap place in the US but not this time. http://www.thebmwpartstore.com/oempa...169277262.html http://www.ecstuning.com/Search/SiteSearch/51169277262/
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avlnch Lieutenant Colonel 127 Rep 1,622 Posts Drives: 2013 Individual M5 Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: South FL iTrader: (0)	Didn't know about that site. But I got the cup holder from ECS Tuning __________________ 2013 BMW INDIVIDUAL ///M5 {Frozen Black/Amaro Brown/Amaro Brown Alcantara/White Contrast Stitching/Piano Black Trim}
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