51 16... Removing and installing/replacing front outer cup holder carrier
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Necessary preliminary tasks:
- Remove FRONT OUTER CUP HOLDER
- Remove DECORATIVE STRIP ON INSTRUMENT PANEL ON RIGHT
- Remove RIGHT GLOVEBOX WITH HOUSING
Remove screws (1) and (2).
Feed out cup holder carrier (4) from instrument panel trim (3) and remove.