CUPHOLDER, Removing And Installing: Removing

-- Remove the center console (refer to CENTER CONSOLE, REMOVING AND INSTALLING ) and place it on a soft surface.

-- Remove the center console upper section (refer to CENTER CONSOLE UPPER SECTION, REMOVING AND INSTALLING ) and place it on a soft surface.

-- Equipped on some models: remove the connectors -2- for the cupholder ambient lighting lamp.

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-- To do so push a small paper clip -1- between the connector and connector mount.

-- Release the catch with a paper clip and disengage the connector -arrow-.

-- Free up the wires for the cupholder ambient lighting -1-.

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-- Remove the bolts -arrows-.

-- Remove the cupholder -2-.