51 16 202 Removing and installing/replacing front cup holder

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Necessary preliminary tasks:

Remove center console, see 51 16 165 Removing and installing/replacing complete center console .
Remove side trim from center console on left and right, see 51 16 227 Removing and installing/replacing trim on center console at side left or right .

Release screws (1).

Fig 1: Identifying Screws

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Release screws (1).

Fig 2: Identifying Screws

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E71 only:

Release left and right screws (1).

Fig 3: Identifying Left And Right Screws

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Release screws (1) and (2) and remove center console function support (3).

Remove front cup holder (4).

Fig 4: Identifying Screws, Centre Console Function Support And Front Cup Holder

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