51 16 204 Removing and installing/replacing rear cup holder

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Release center console at rear:

Remove fresh air grill in footwell.

Remove air duct (2).

Installation:

Prior to tightening down all screws, fit air duct (2) correctly.

Fig 1: Removing Air Duct

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Release screws (1).

Fig 2: Releasing Screws

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CAUTION: Last clip on front carpet (4) must be unclipped (risk of damage).

Unclip clips (1) on left/right with carpet (3) outwards from center console (2).

Pull out carpet (3) towards rear.

Fig 3: Pulling Out Carpet Towards Rear

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Installation:

If necessary, replace faulty clips (1) with sealing washer and retainer (2) on carpet (3).

Fig 4: Checking Faulty Clips With Sealing Washer And Retainer

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NOTE: Screw (2) is only released for removal of cup holder (3).

Unfasten screws (1) and (2) left/right.

Fig 5: Unfastening Screws (1) And (2) Left/Right

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NOTE: The work for "Releasing center console at rear" ends here.

Release left/right screws (2).

Pull left/right side sections (1) apart and pull out center console (rear) with cup holder (3).

Fig 6: Releasing Left/Right Screws

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Release screws (2).

Detach cup holder (1) from carrier (3).

Fig 7: Detaching Cup Holder From Carrier

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Replacement only:

Open cup holder.

Release screws (1) and detach molding (2).

Detach metal nuts (4) from cup holder (3).

Fig 8: Detaching Metal Nuts From Cup Holder

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