Dension ice-Link: Plus, Installation Manual

12. Now test fit – the ashtray should close and the cradle 

should hold itself in place pretty good.  If not, locate the 
areas where it touches and reshape (support), etc.  

 
13. Next reassemble the cradle without the screws, foam and 

circular mounting guide.  

14. Note the large convexity of the back after reassembling. 

There is no way this is going into the ashtray enclosure the 
way it is…Time to cut … FUN FUN!   

Dremel w/ cut-off Attachment 

Grinder -- (The width of the grinder wheel is almost 

perfect for grinding the shape of the light housing.)

15. Carefully mark and cut most of the backing away. (SEE 

PHOTOS BELOW) 

BACKSIDE OF DENSION ICELINK CRADLE 

RED ARROW – NOTE HOW MUCH IS CUT OFF OF BACKING 
BLUE ARROW – ELECTRICAL TAPE COVERING OPENING  

16. Once cut and reassembled be sure to cover the hole exposing part of the electronics with electrical tape. 

(A 

really nice move here would be to fabricate a half moon cover and epoxy to seal.  Especially if a drink was to 
spill. However, I ran out of time and I feel properly covering the opeining with electrical tape provides some 
level of protection.)

17. Now test fit. Be sure everything fits 

perfectly … No turning back once epoxy 
sets! If everything looks good…GREAT 
JOB!  DON’T EPOXY YET! 

18.  Now we have to get the wire from the 

bottom of the ashtray thru the center 
console to the center of the back seat. 
WHOA!  One step at a time… 

19. Still confident everything fits perfectly so 

far RIGHT?  Make sure before 
proceeding!   

20. 

Ok, now you should remove the top of the 
center console. This job is not that hard 
and you only need to raise it off the base 
about three inches – NOT totally off. 

For detailed steps on how to remove the center console please go to BMWTIPS.COM – Tips & Tricks / Interior 
/  Center Console Removal / e39.