Removal Procedure

If replacing a functional cupholder, perform the following:

Fig 1: View of Cupholder Faceplate
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1. Push on the cupholder to open.
2. Remove the cupholder faceplate.
NOTE: 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.
Fig 2: View of J 45999
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3. Insert both tools J 45999  until the scribe lines are no longer visible. See Special Tools and Equipment .
Fig 3: Using J 45999
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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. See Special Tools and Equipment .
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. See Special Tools and Equipment .
Fig 4: Removing Cupholder
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6. With both tools J 45999  still in place, pull the cupholder to remove from the I/P trim. See Special Tools and Equipment .

Fig 5: View of Cupholder Faceplate

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

Fig 6: Identifying Coin Holder Faceplate
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1. Using a flat-bladed plastic tool, remove the coin holder faceplate.
Fig 7: View of J 45999
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2. Insert both tools J 45999  until the scribe lines are no longer visible. See Special Tools and Equipment .
Fig 8: Using J 45999
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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. See Special Tools and Equipment .
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. See Special Tools and Equipment .
Fig 9: Removing Cupholder From I/P Trim
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5. Using a flat-bladed plastic tool, remove the cupholder from the I/P trim.