51 16... Removing and installing/replacing front inner cup holder carrier

Necessary preliminary tasks: 

• Remove Front Inner Cup Holder .
• Remove Decorative Strip On Instrument Panel On Right .
• Remove Right Glovebox With Housing .

Remove screws (1) and (2).

Remove AIRBAG MODULE ON PASSENGER SIDE (4) .

Fig 1: Removing Airbag Module On Passenger Side

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