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      02-11-2020, 09:43 PM   #1
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So I decided to remove this for a bit, after research and videos, I noticed that what I had was similar yet still different.
Originally there are three connectors to remove, now only two, pink and black.

Here's the step by step, get your pry tools and flat screw (if you got big hands) ready.

Remove the cradle from the narrower side.
https://ibb.co/bKMs43T

After you remove the cradle, you'll see a strands of wire attached at the bottom, which goes under the armrest.
[IMG]https://ibb.co/GxNRffJ[/IMG]

Now, use your pry tools to get your rear air vent out, 2 clips on top, 1 on each side.
After you remove the air vent, you'll see the large connector at the bottom. And another(pink towards the left side of the vent.
Press down on the circled part and push the grey clasp forward to release the large connector.
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Now you'll want to remove the pink connector, which is hold by 3 of the white clasp.
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First dislocate the one on the tip, then simultaneously the one on the bottom and the one on the top to remove the pink connector.
After removing the pink connector, you'll find that it's connected to another wire, which you can simply disconnect them by pressing the circled part on the pink connector.
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Now that you removed both connectors, pull the air duct towards you to give space to put the strand of wire behind the air duct, as it is connected under the armrest.

Remove the entire cradle with two pry tools with one to pry and the other to prevent the cradle from falling back to original position. becareful not to break the clips!

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With removing the entire cradle, you now can pull the strand of two connectors out of the armrest. and voila!
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You have removed your charger and potentially more space in your armrest!
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      02-12-2020, 02:05 PM   #2
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Which car is this F31 LCI ? Where did you buy wireless charger ?
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Which car is this F31 LCI ? Where did you buy wireless charger ?
This is OEM wireless charger.
should fit F30 F22 F32 F34 F83
If you like, I am selling it.

Parts #84106840129 / 84109292893
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      10-21-2020, 01:22 AM   #4
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The plugs that you disconnected from the circuitboard, does this cause any electrical issues or similar to the car?
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The plugs that you disconnected from the circuitboard, does this cause any electrical issues or similar to the car?
Nope, I would assume these plugs are designated for wireless charger.
it did not cause any electrical issues upon removal.
But do be careful when removing the plugs as clips are sometimes fragile.
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