51 16 202 Removing and installing/replacing front cup holder

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Special tools required:

00 9 317 00 9 310 ASSEMBLY WEDGES (SET IN PLASTIC CASE)

Lever out cup holder (1) with special tool 00 9 317 in direction of arrow and remove.

Fig 1: Special Tool (00 9 317)

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Installation:

Guides (1) and catches (2) must not be damaged.

Fig 2: Guides And Catches

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