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: Identifying Front Inner Cup Holder Carrier And Airbag Module On Passenger Side

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