51 16 194 Removing and installing/replacing front side left or right cup holder

Special tools required: 

• 00 9 318 00 9 310 ASSEMBLY WEDGES (SET IN PLASTIC CASE)

Necessary preliminary tasks: 

• Remove right glovebox, see 51 16 366 Removing and installing right glovebox with housing 
• Remove right fresh-air grill, see 64 22 136 REMOVING AND INSTALLING/REPLACING RIGHT FRESH-AIR GRILL

Release screw (1) on instrument panel at bottom.

Fig 1: Screw

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Unclip cup holder (1) with special tool 00 9 318  all round and remove in direction of arrow.

Fig 2: Special Tool (00 9 318)

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Installation: 

Catches (1) on cup holder (2) must not be damaged or missing.

Fig 3: Catches And Cup Holder

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