51 16 ... Removing and installing/replacing front outer 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 outer 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).
Feed out cup holder carrier (4) from instrument panel trim (3) and remove.