51 16 202 Removing and installing/replacing front cupholder

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Necessary preliminary tasks:

Release screws (4).

Feed out front can holder (1) from the center console cover (3) toward the back and take it off.

Installation note:

Make sure wiring harness (2) is correctly installed.

Fig 1: Identifying Front Can Holder, Center Console Cover, Wiring Harness, And Screws

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Installation note:

Feed retaining tabs (3) of can holder (2) correctly into the securing eye in front of the center console cover (1).

Replacement

Feed out wiring harness (2) including lighting element.
Modify 12 V charging socket
Modify the DECORATIVE TRIM

Fig 2: Locating Retaining Tabs
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