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

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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).

NOTE: Front inner cup holder carrier (3) can only be removed together with airbag module on passenger side (4).

Remove AIRBAG MODULE ON PASSENGER SIDE (4) .

Fig 1: Identifying Front Inner Cup Holder Carrier And Screws

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