IND | Indiv G8X M3 / M4 Carbon Air Vent Install Guide

IND-Distribution · 10-12-2021, 11:11 AM

Tools Required:

Plastic pry tool
Flat-head screwdriver

Constructed of Carbon Fiber Pre-Preg, this carbon air vent begins as a genuine bmw core that is modified with carbon trim to add a bit of flare to your interior and match the other carbon trim found in the G8x M3 / M4 and M Performance models.

Step 1: Begin by using a pry tool to pop the dash side panel away from the vent.

STEP 2: With the side of the vent exposed, pull the air vent outward and down to remove it from the dash.

STEP 3: Remove the Purple and Black connectors from the vent by gently inserting a flat-head screwdriver to release the small tabs.

STEP 4: With the vent free from the vehicle, peel back the felt strip covering the purple connector and unclip it from the housing.

STEP 5: Separate the outer trim console from the vent by releasing the 5 tabs and pull the vent and console apart.

STEP 6: On the new carbon trim console, remove the purple connector from it's holder and snap the vent assembly into the new carbon trim.

STEP 7: Reattach the purple connector to its receptacle and re-cover the data ribbon and connector with the felt strip.

STEP 8: Re-connect the purple and black connectors and insert the vent back into the dash. Complete the install by pressing the side panel back into the dash.

IND-Distribution · 10-12-2021, 11:13 AM

We've also prepared a short Install Video:

M_Adaptive · 10-12-2021, 12:53 PM

Super helpful, thank you.

nearwater4me · 10-12-2021, 02:20 PM

What's all that electronics behind the vent piece?
I thought it was a simple vent with mechanical sliders...

IND-Distribution · 10-12-2021, 02:30 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by nearwater4me

What's all that electronics behind the vent piece?
I thought it was a simple vent with mechanical sliders...

Ambient lighting and a position sensor for air volume wheel.

nearwater4me · 10-14-2021, 01:52 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by IND-Distribution

Ambient lighting and a position sensor for air volume wheel.

Ah, okay. Totally forgot about the ambient lights.
Also didn't realize the air volume was controlled electronically.
Thanks for the info!

10-12-2021, 11:11 AM	#1
IND-Distribution BimmerPost Supporting Vendor 9571 Rep 10,855 Posts Drives: G82 M4 / G87 M2 Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Chicago iTrader: (3)	IND \| Indiv G8X M3 / M4 Carbon Air Vent Install Guide Tools Required: Plastic pry tool Flat-head screwdriver Constructed of Carbon Fiber Pre-Preg, this carbon air vent begins as a genuine bmw core that is modified with carbon trim to add a bit of flare to your interior and match the other carbon trim found in the G8x M3 / M4 and M Performance models. Step 1: Begin by using a pry tool to pop the dash side panel away from the vent. STEP 2: With the side of the vent exposed, pull the air vent outward and down to remove it from the dash. STEP 3: Remove the Purple and Black connectors from the vent by gently inserting a flat-head screwdriver to release the small tabs. STEP 4: With the vent free from the vehicle, peel back the felt strip covering the purple connector and unclip it from the housing. STEP 5: Separate the outer trim console from the vent by releasing the 5 tabs and pull the vent and console apart. STEP 6: On the new carbon trim console, remove the purple connector from it's holder and snap the vent assembly into the new carbon trim. STEP 7: Reattach the purple connector to its receptacle and re-cover the data ribbon and connector with the felt strip. STEP 8: Re-connect the purple and black connectors and insert the vent back into the dash. Complete the install by pressing the side panel back into the dash. __________________ IND DISTRIBUTION \| 866-963-4520 • INSTAGRAM • YOUTUBE • FACEBOOK • FLICKR
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10-12-2021, 11:13 AM	#2
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nearwater4me Colonel 1916 Rep 2,133 Posts Drives: '22 G82 Base Join Date: Sep 2019 Location: GA iTrader: (1)	What's all that electronics behind the vent piece? I thought it was a simple vent with mechanical sliders...
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