51 16 204 Removing and installing/replacing rear cup holder

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Open cup holder (1) and remove mat insert (2).

Fig 1: Identifying Cup Holder And Mat Insert

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Lever out hinges (1).

Close lid (2) slightly and feed out completely with both hinges (1) in direction of arrow.

Repeat procedure on lid (3).

Fig 2: Identifying Hinges And Lid

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Reach through openings and release catches (1).

Remove housing (2).

Installation:

Catches (1) on housing (2) must not be damaged.

Fig 3: Identifying Catches On Housing

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