[JohnnyCanuck]

I want to pull this lower panel from the centre stack. It's the panel in this pic that has the green sticker on it.



I have an idea for a custom phone mount and would love to look behind that panel.

[dansu]

First, pull out the center air vents assembly, they're only mounted with clips. Disconnect the 2 wiring connectors. This will expose 2 torx screws holding the HVAC control panel in place. Remove those and pull the panel, the bottom of the panel is held in with clips and there is 1 wiring connector on the back you can remove. Finally, that lower panel just pulls off.

There's a lot of room behind that panel. Plenty of space to route a charging cable.

[JohnnyCanuck]

Thanks ... I was hoping I could pop it out using a trim tool but I guess I'll have to do it the more detailed way.

[Viffermike]

Originally Posted by JohnnyCanuck

Thanks ... I was hoping I could pop it out using a trim tool but I guess I'll have to do it the more detailed way.

Yep. dansu is right; there's tons of room behind that panel you want to remove -- in fact, I routed a charging cable from the AUX/USB port in the armrest to the bottom of the steering rack using a coathanger and a grabber tool through that area (took about three minutes), and I've seen pics of aftermarket audio HU installs in that location.

[JohnnyCanuck]

Thanks. I'm actually looking to use an angle bracket to fix a phone mount to and anchor it to one of the torx bolts behind there. I've already got the charging/USB cable at the front (you can see what I did here: http://www.2addicts.com/forums/showthread.php?t=1298958).

I don't want to obstruct any controls and don't like blocking the vents and since I don't really need to look at the display while driving for anything I figure this is the perfect location.

Although this is an F30, I figure it looks exactly like this behind there:

and that I can work with the right side torx screw to do what I want.

[jmwilson125]

you mean like a custom 3d printed mount like this

Sorry for terrible pictures.

[jmwilson125]

Originally Posted by jmwilson125

you mean like a custom 3d printed mount like this

Sorry for terrible pictures.

I was actually having issues with the tablet, so I just use my phone there instead. I also wrapped it in black suede. I think for my final product ill shell out the cash and do it in alcantara.

Let me know if you have any questions or would like a print. I could talk to my buddy with a printer and get one printed.

[JohnnyCanuck]

Originally Posted by jmwilson125

I was actually having issues with the tablet, so I just use my phone there instead. I also wrapped it in black suede. I think for my final product ill shell out the cash and do it in alcantara.

Let me know if you have any questions or would like a print. I could talk to my buddy with a printer and get one printed.

Thanks and cool idea but I actually have a phone specific mount I want to use. I have a Moto Z and want to use the Moto Mod capability

I do appreciate the offer.

[cxp213]

So, whatever happened with this?

[JohnnyCanuck]

I did pull the panel, but in the end I couldn't find a way to mount it the way I wanted. Instead, I would up using this idea: http://www.2addicts.com/forums/showthread.php?t=1398067 to do this: http://www.2addicts.com/forums/showp...6&postcount=12