Removing Cupholder: Notes

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To reduce the unclipping forces and thereby the risk of damage during removal, the removal steps must be carried out at the accessible connection points using a suitable tool.

Remove rubber mat -2- from cupholder -1- (-A- ).
Lever out using a suitable tool if necessary.

Fig 1: Removing Rubber Mat
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Unscrew and remove screws -3- for the cupholder -1- .

Fig 2: Removing Cupholder
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Unclip side trim panels -4- on the center console -2- from the rear as far as the cupholder -1- using a suitable tool -A- .
Pull cupholder -1- out of the center console -2- .

Fig 3: Disconnecting Plug Connection For Cigarette Lighter
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Release electric plug connection -3- for the cigarette lighter -a- and disconnect it -arrow- .
Remove cupholder.