51 16 202 Removing and Installing/Replacing Front Cup Holder

51 16 202 Removing And Installing/Replacing Front Cup Holder







When working with trim panels, be sure that visible surfaces are not damaged or scratched (e. g. with sharp-edged tools).







Fold inserted mat (1) at front toward rear.

Installation note:
Mount nipples (3) correctly in holding eyelets (2).







Release screws (1) on cupholder (2) at front.

Tightening torque 51 16 8AZ.

Slide front cupholder (2) towards front and remove from mounting rail (4).

Installation note:
Align front cupholder apertures (2) with mounting rail (4) and then carefully slide onto mounting rail (4).

Pull gearshift lever knob (3) up off of gearshift lever with a jerk.

Installation note:
Gearshift lever knob (3) must noticeably engage on gearshift lever.







Disconnect plug connection on cigarette lighter (1).

Unlock and disconnect further plug connections (2) at rear if necessary.







Replacement
- Modify decorative ring on gearshift lever cover
- Modify cigarette lighter
- If necessary, modify communication interface

Carefully feed out gearshift lever cover (1) at marked location.

Installation note:
Seams of gearshift lever cover (3) run in a 6- o'clock direction relative to the cupholder at front (2).