Special tools required:

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00 9 321
00 9 322

Fishbone 00 9 321
Plastic wedge 00 9 322

Open cup holder.

Lever out right cup holder with fishbone 00 9 321.

Fig 1: Removing Right Cup Holder With Fishbone 00 9 321

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Installation:

Insert pin (1) in bore; in so doing, make sure pinion (2) is located in opening.

Stow spring (3) behind rib.

Fig 2: Inserting Pin In Bore

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Installation:

Lever in cup holder with fishbone 00 9 321, hinge pin must snap audibly into place.

Fig 3: Installing Cup Holder
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Described in following:

Replacing cup holder catch.

Slide plastic wedge 00 9 322 behind catch.

Turn plastic wedge at top inwards and unclip catch.

Installation:

Catch (1) must not be damaged.

Fig 4: Sliding Plastic Wedge 00 9 322 Behind Catch

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