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Replacing Cover For Cup Holder (With Wooden Finisher):

Open cup holder.

NOTE: If necessary, use a hand mirror (1) for better visibility.

Unhook rack (2) from front section (3) towards right.

Fig 1: Unhooking Rack From Front Section
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Unlock hook (1) on left/right in center area of cup holder front section (2) and detach from cup holder rear section (3).

NOTE: If necessary, use a hand mirror for better visibility.

Installation: 

Fig 2: Installing Hand Mirror For Better Visibility
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Rack (1) on cup holder (2) must not be damaged.

Fig 3: Identifying Rack On Cup Holder
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Installation: 

During installation, rack (1) must be hooked into bore (2) in cup holder (3) and snapped into place.

Fig 4: Identifying Rack, Bore And Cup Holder
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Take new trim assembly, insert guide in center rail, raise rear cover (1) slightly and snap front section (2) with center section (3) into place. Center section (3) must be held in the process.

Fig 5: Raising Rear Cover
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NOTE: If necessary, use a hand mirror (1) for better visibility.

Insert rack (2) into bore in front section (3) and hook in towards left.

Fig 6: Inserting Rack Into Bore In Front Section
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Carry out function check and note gap of cup holder.