Instrument Panel Cup Holder Replacement

REMOVAL

WARNING: ON VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH AIRBAGS, DISABLE THE AIRBAG SYSTEM BEFORE ATTEMPTING ANY STEERING WHEEL, STEERING COLUMN, SEAT BELT TENSIONER, OR INSTRUMENT PANEL COMPONENT DIAGNOSIS OR SERVICE. DISCONNECT AND ISOLATE THE BATTERY NEGATIVE (GROUND) CABLE, THEN WAIT TWO MINUTES FOR THE AIRBAG SYSTEM CAPACITOR TO DISCHARGE BEFORE PERFORMING FURTHER DIAGNOSIS OR SERVICE. THIS IS THE ONLY SURE WAY TO DISABLE THE AIRBAG SYSTEM. FAILURE TO TAKE THE PROPER PRECAUTIONS COULD RESULT IN ACCIDENTAL AIRBAG DEPLOYMENT AND POSSIBLE PERSONAL INJURY.

1. Remove the center bezel.

Fig. 2 Instrument Panel Covers:

2. Remove the airbag control module trim cover. (Fig. 2)
3. Open the cupholder and fold down the inner panel.

Fig. 3 Cupholder-inner Fasteners:

4. Remove the two inner screws. (Fig. 3)

Fig. 4 Cupholder- Outer Fasteners:

5. Remove the remaining four screws and remove the cup holder. (Fig. 4)

INSTALLATION
1. Install the cupholder and install the two outside screws.
2. Install the lower two screws
3. Fold down the inner cover and install the two inner screws.
4. Install the center bezel.
5. Install the airbag control module trim cover.