After removing, I dremelled off most of the plastic, keeping the hinge part and the flap that extends down over top part of the hole. Then I superglued a piece of rubber over the hole and re-installed the hinge. For a cover you could also cut a piece of the plastic from the tray - you can just score the plastic and bend to snap. Camouflages it nicely.

thank you for uploading this video. I followed it through but cbf removing the connectors. instead I just cut the cable off. so far everything seems to be good.

Bro big difference! With idrive and phone holder in the armrest you got basically 0 storage, that’s good tip 👍 Aways waiting for new content bro, I know it’s tough to find more things to do, I’m sure you’ll sort it out, I’m not as consistent as you are but bro keep in mind I’m here! You got people here inspired by you, keep the hard work bro 🙏

Just go my x1 35 m sport yesterday Primo, thanks for inspiring me!

I love this Jon because we have the same 35i. When you publish a video, I put it up on the big screen! I have that console piece of plastic just haven’t had time to do this mod, your close up pictures are soooo helpful. There’s some cable connectors you can get to convert to a USB port, It was in one of the forum posts. Thanks Man!

Wish I had known how to do this when I had my X1 great little tip.....👍

what‘s the name of the cover?

Awesome video boss 🔥

Love free solutions

Hey Jon. Did the car have any errors after removal or issues with BT connectivity to the phone or such ?

Hey bro i just picked up a 15 x1 where do you find engine parts etc???

I can’t get hold of a cover. Has anyone tried to 3D print one or adapt one from the old cradle you removed.

Hi, Thanks for your sharing and instruction. I also removed it. I am looking the trim to cover that hole. Checked with the parts manual, 51162991863 seems to be that, anyone can check with it also? Much appreciated.

Anyone ever find the cover for the hole?

Look for: Trim, Trim Storage Compartment 511609 Description: Rear components. Console & components, without phone cradle. On some bimmer forum's there are all threads about this, of course, this depends on wich model you have : Thread www.xbimmers.com/forums/showthread.php?t=894555&highlight=iphone+craddle Center console cover: www.turnermotorsport.com/p-180577-51162991863-genuine-bmw-part/ Or: www.bmwpartsworldwide.com/oem-parts/bmw-rear-trim-51169252106 Or: www.ecstuning.com/Search/51169115083/?msclkid=48c5ae33e6fa185ec606f1b5ac8c6af2&BMW%20Part%20%23%20Search%20(3)&Ad%20Group%20%2346