51 16 202 Removing and installing/replacing front (inner or outer) cup holder

Necessary preliminary work: 

• Remove COVER ON DASHBOARD  on right.

Release the screws (1) and pull out the cup holder (2) in direction of arrow.

Replacement: 

REPLACE THE COVER OF THE SECOND CUP HOLDER .

Fig 1: Pulling Out Cup Holder

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