51 16 204 Removing and installing/replacing cup holder in armrest for rear seat backrest

Special tools required: 

• 64 1 020  . See HEATING AND AIR CONDITIONING - SPECIAL TOOLS .

Necessary preliminary tasks: 

• Fold center armrest forwards

Open cover (1).

Lever out cup holder (2) in direction of arrow.

If necessary, unlock retaining lugs with special tool 64 1 020  .

Fig 1: Identifying Cover And Cup Holder

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