Removing Front Cup Holder:

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Release screws (1).

Remove cup holder (2) from base (3) for center console.

Fig 1: Removing Cup Holder From Base For Center Console

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Installation:

Left/right catches (1) must be correctly secured.

All springs (2) on cup holder (3) must not be damaged.

Fig 2: Checking Springs On Cup Holder

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