Drink Holders: Service and Repair

Cupholder Replacement

Tools Required

J 45999 Cup/Coin Holder Removal Tool


Removal Procedure

If replacing a functional cupholder, perform the following:





1. Push on the cupholder to open.
2. Remove the cupholder faceplate.

Notice: Use only J-45999 when removing the cupholder or the coinholder. Using any other tool will result in damage to the right knee bolster trim.





3. Insert both tools J 45999 until the scribe lines are no longer visible.




4. Insert one of the tools J 45999 in the top opening with the handle pointing up between the cupholder and the instrument panel (I/P) trim to release the upper plastic retaining tabs.
5. Insert the other tool J 45999 in the bottom opening with the handle pointing down between the cupholder and the I/P to release the lower plastic retaining tabs.




6. With both tools J 45999 still in place, pull the cupholder to remove from the I/P trim.






If replacing a non-functioning cupholder, perform the following:





1. Using a flat-bladed plastic tool, remove the coin holder faceplate.




2. Insert both tools J 45999 until the scribe lines are no longer visible.




3. Insert one of the tools J 45999 in the top opening with the handle pointing up between the cupholder and the instrument panel (I/P) trim to release the upper plastic retaining tabs.
4. Insert the other tool J 45999 in the bottom opening with the handle pointing down between the cupholder and the I/P trim to release the lower plastic retaining tabs.




5. Using a flat-bladed plastic tool, remove the cupholder from the I/P trim.



Installation Procedure





1. Align the cupholder to the I/P trim plastic retaining tabs.
2. Insert the cupholder into the I/P trim ensuring that the retaining tabs hold the cupholder in place.




3. Install the cupholder faceplate.