CUPHOLDER, Removing And Installing: Removing

-- Move the front seats as far back as possible.

-- Remove the center console insert side trim. Refer to CENTER CONSOLE INSERT SIDE TRIM, REMOVING AND INSTALLING .

-- Remove the center console decorative trim. Refer to Center Console Decorative Trim, Removing and Installing  .

-- Remove the inner trim panels from the center console. Refer to CENTER CONSOLE INNER CENTER TRIM, REMOVING AND INSTALLING .

-- Remove the center console insert. Refer to Center Console Insert, Removing and Installing  .

-- Remove the rear trims. Refer to Center Console Rear Trim, Removing and Installing  .

-- Remove the front storage compartment in the center console. Refer to CENTER CONSOLE FRONT STORAGE COMPARTMENT, REMOVING AND INSTALLING .

-- Remove the left or right center console side trim panel. Refer to CENTER CONSOLE SIDE TRIM PANEL, REMOVING AND INSTALLING .

-- Remove the center console upper support. Refer to CENTER CONSOLE UPPER SUPPORT, REMOVING AND INSTALLING .

-- Disconnect the connectors.

-- Unclip the wiring harness and free it up.

-- Remove the bolts -2- and -4-.

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-- Pull the center console side trim panel -3- carefully toward the rear -arrow- and remove the cupholder -1- upward.

-- Unclip the Access/Start System Antenna 1 in Vehicle Interior -R138- from the bracket.

-- Remove the cupholder -1-.