51 16 202 Removing and installing/replacing front cup holder

Necessary preliminary tasks:

Release screws (1).

Fig 1: Identifying Screws

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Release screws (1).

Fig 2: Identifying Screws Of Front Cup Holder

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E71 only:

Release left and right screws (1).

Fig 3: Identifying Screws

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

Remove front cup holder (4).

Fig 4: Identifying Center Console Function Carrier, Front Cup Holder And Screws

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