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Interior - Cup Holder Jammed

SI B51 37 05
Body Equipment

December 2005
Technical Service

SUBJECT
Jammed Cup Holder

MODEL
E90 (3 Series) produced up to 9/05

SITUATION
The cup holder jams when retracted.

CAUSE
The bottom retainers have become unclipped from the base of the cup holder.

CORRECTION
In case of a customer complaint, repair the bottom retainer or, only if the cup holder cannot be repaired, replace cup holder.

PROCEDURE

^ Remove the cup holder per Repair Instructions RA 51 16 202.

^ Check if the bottom retainers are unclipped from the base.

^ Clip the bottom retainers.





PARTS INFORMATION

Note:
1. Refer to EPC for the latest parts information.
2. Replace the cup holder only when it cannot be repaired.

WARRANTY INFORMATION
Information only