51 16 204 Removing and Installing/Replacing Rear Cup Holder

51 16 204 Removing And Installing/Replacing Rear Cup Holder

Release center console at rear:
Remove fresh air grill in footwell.







Remove air duct (2).

Installation:
Prior to tightening down all screws, fit air duct (2) correctly.







Release screws (1).







CAUTION: Last clip on front carpet (4) must be unclipped (risk of damage).

Unclip clips (1) on left/right with carpet (3) outwards from center console (2).
Pull out carpet (3) towards rear.







Installation:
If necessary, replace faulty clips (1) with sealing washer and retainer (2) on carpet (3).







NOTE: Screw (2) is only released for removal of cup holder (3).

Unfasten screws (1) and (2) left/right.

NOTE: The work for "Releasing center console at rear" ends here.







Release left/right screws (2).
Pull left/right side sections (1) apart and pull out center console (rear) with cup holder (3).







Release screws (2).
Detach cup holder (1) from carrier (3).







Replacement only:
Open cup holder.
Release screws (1) and detach moulding (2).
Detach metal nuts (4) from cup holder (3).