51 16 ... Removing and installing/replacing front inner cup holder carrier
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2005 BMW 545i and 2004 BMW 545i. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
Necessary Preliminary Tasks:
- Remove front inner cup holder. Refer to 51 16 202 REMOVING AND INSTALLING/REPLACING FRONT (INNER OR OUTER) CUP HOLDER .
- Remove decorative strip on instrument panel on right. Refer to 51 45 380 REMOVING AND INSTALLING (REPLACING) RIGHT DECORATIVE STRIP ON INSTRUMENT PANEL .
- Remove right glovebox with housing. Refer to 51 16 366 REMOVING AND INSTALLING 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). Refer to PASSENGER-SIDE AIR BAG MODULE .