tHow to remove broken center consol armrest to replace on 2000 BMW 323ci convertible

2000 BMW 323
72,000 MILES
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LARRYCAPECORAL
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Hinge is broken.
Apr 12, 2012 at 4:03 PM
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RIVERMIKERAT
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The hinge should be attached to the console armrest and the console with 2-4 screws per side. They're usually Phillips head, but might be Torx (star).
Apr 12, 2012 at 7:52 PM
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LARRYCAPECORAL
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You must have the wrong car. It does not have screws on the side, Part of the answer is to start by removing the rear ash tray however after that I have a problem. Good guess though.

Larry
Apr 12, 2012 at 10:20 PM
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RIVERMIKERAT
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The hinge is attached to the console and the top/cover with either Phillips head screws or rivets. Rivets have to be drilled out. Take a clear closeup picture and I can give you a better idea of what to do and how to do it.
Apr 12, 2012 at 10:28 PM
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