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

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Necessary preliminary work

Remove COVER ON DASHBOARD on right

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

Replacement

REPLACE THE COVER OF THE SECOND CUP HOLDER.

Fig 1: Pulling Out Cup Holder

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