51 16 204 Removing and installing/replacing cup holder in armrest for rear seat backrest

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Special tools required:

64 1 020

Necessary preliminary tasks:

Fold center armrest forwards

Open cover (1).

Lever out cup holder (2) in direction of arrow.

If necessary, unlock retaining lugs with special tool 64 1 020 .

Fig 1: Unlocking Retaining Lugs With Special Tool (64 1 020)

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