51 16 ... Removing and installing/replacing front outer cup holder carrier
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2008 BMW 535xi. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
Necessary preliminary tasks:
- Remove FRONT OUTER CUP HOLDER
- Remove DECORATIVE STRIP ON INSTRUMENT PANEL ON RIGHT
- Remove RIGHT GLOVEBOX WITH HOUSING
Remove screws (1) and (2).
Feed out cup holder carrier (4) from instrument panel trim (3) and remove.