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Replacing Wooden Finisher For Cup Holder:

Remove cover for cup holder (with wooden finisher). Press together legs on both setting levers (1) and snap out.

CAUTION: Do not lose spring (2).

Installation: 

Insert one leg of spring (2) in opening (3) in plastic cover (4).

Fig 1: Inserting One Leg Of Spring In Opening In Plastic Cover
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Snap out hook (1) and detach plastic cover (2) from cup holder front section (3).

Fig 2: Snap Out Hook (1) And Detach Plastic Cover (2) From Cup Holder Front Section (3)
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Installation: 

Snap plastic cover (2) into correct position.

Release nuts (1) with toothed washers and remove wooden finisher (2) from cup holder front section (3).

Fig 3: Release Nuts (1) With Toothed Washers And Remove Wooden Finisher (2) From Cup Holder Front Section (3)
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Installation: 

Fit and screw down wooden finisher (note installation position).

Tightening Torque, refer to 51 16 7AZ BODY EQUIPMENT - TIGHTENING TORQUES - 740I & 740iL - E38 . .

Carry out function check of gap.

Installation: 

Threads (1) of wooden finisher (2) must not be damaged.

Fig 4: Identifying Wooden Finisher
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