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

WARNING: This page does not describe the selected car, but rather 12 other vehicles, including the 2008 BMW 335xi, 2008 BMW 335i, 2008 BMW 328xi, 2008 BMW 328i, and 2007 BMW 335xi. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

Necessary preliminary tasks:

Remove Trim On Instrument Panel on right

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

Fig 1: Identifying Cup Holder And Mounting Screws

Courtesy of BMW OF NORTH AMERICA, INC.