51 16 204 Removing And Installing/Replacing Rear Cup Holder

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Release center console at rear:

Remove fresh air grill in footwell. Refer to 64 22 190 REMOVING AND INSTALLING/REPLACING FRESH AIR GRILL IN REAR OF CAR .

Remove air duct (2).

Fig 1: Removing Air Duct

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Installation:

Prior to tightening down all screws, fit air duct (2) correctly.

Release screws (1).

Fig 2: Releasing Screws

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CAUTION: Last clip on front carpet (4) must be unclipped (risk of damage).

Fig 3: Pulling Out Carpet

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Unclip clips (1) on left/right with carpet (3) outwards from center console (2).

Pull out carpet (3) towards rear.

Installation:

If necessary, replace faulty clips (1) with sealing washer and retainer (2) on carpet (3).

Fig 4: Replacing Faulty Clips

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NOTE: Screw (2) is only released for removal of cup holder (3).

Unfasten screws (1) and (2) left/right.

Fig 5: Locating Screws

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NOTE: The work for "Releasing center console at rear" ends here.

Release left/right screws (2).

Fig 6: Pulling Out Center Console

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Pull left/right side sections (1) apart and pull out center console (rear) with cup holder (3).

Release screws (2).

Fig 7: Detaching Cup Holder From Carrier

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Detach cup holder (1) from carrier (3).

Replacement only:

Open cup holder.

Release screws (1) and detach molding (2).

Fig 8: Detaching Metal Nuts From Cup Holder

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Detach metal nuts (4) from cup holder (3).