51 16 202 Removing and installing/replacing front cup holder

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Necessary Preliminary Tasks:

Remove front center console. Refer to 51 16 200 REMOVING AND INSTALLING FRONT CENTER CONSOLE .

Release catches (1) on underside of center console.

Remove cup holder trim ring (2).

Fig 1: Identifying Catches On Center Console

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Remove cup holder insert (1) from cup holder trim ring (2).

Installation:

Catches (3) on cup holder trim ring (2) must not be damaged.

Fig 2: View Of Catches On Cup Holder Trim Ring

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