Removing the cup holder

Preliminary work 

• Refer to REMOVING THE STORAGE TRAY FOR THE NEAR FIELD COMMUNICATION .
• Refer to REMOVING THE LOWER FRONT CENTER CONSOLE .
• Refer to REMOVING THE 12-VOLT SOCKET (FRONT BOTTOM CENTER CONSOLE) .

Removing the decorative trim on center console 

• Remove the insert (1)  .

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• Loosen screws (1)  .
• Lever the decorative trim (2)  to the top out from the clamps (3)  and remove it.

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