Telephone cradle removal

I used a pair of pliers to remove it layer by layer, the final metal cast part of the base needs the base of the armrest to be prised slightly to enable it's removal. You will need a rubber insert like this to replace it with. https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/NEW-MINI...e=STRK:MEBIDX:IT&_trksid=p2057872.m2749.l2649

Thanks for the link Harbour, that's very useful. Makes for a much better use of the arm rest in my opinion. What phone does that craddle even fit? :-D

What do you mean by remove it layer by layer though? I've had a look around but without forcing anything I don't know where to even start. I've wiggled and proded and prised and swore but I can't seem to get it started.

There is a set of instructions on f30.bimmerpost.com - ok, they're for a 3 series BMW, but the hardware and the principles are the same...

Unfortuntely I can't post the link because for some reason, you need 15 posts on here to be able to put up a link

Anyhow, if you search for 'Removed phone cradle' you will find well illustrated instructions starting on page 2

Hi, I have the same connection also, I dont want to remove it, I would like to make into phone charger, whats the best advice?