Replacing cup holder

I assume you mean the one that flips up in the center console?



If so, there are three likely issues.



1) did you slide out the retainer from the upper screw? the top screw had a cover that had to be pried off. you then took the screw out. Lastly you have to slide out the plastic retainer that the screw went into. It slides out towards the opening.



2) you have to have the cup holder partially open to remove it. the hinged part that folds up is stored in the cavity under the console when closed. you have to open the cup holder and keep pushing until the front of the cup holder lip comes up. Work the cup holder up and down until it comes out.



3) the cup holder is stuck in place due to years of spilled liquid. If you've done the above, then you can either spray soapy water on the creases around the opening and let it set, or you can apply strategic brute force.

Be aware through. if this is the center console cup holder just behind the gear shifter. There are two screws and nothing else to hold it in. Just be carefull....


I assume you mean the one that flips up in the center console?

If so, there are three likely issues.

1) did you slide out the retainer from the upper screw? the top screw had a cover that had to be pried off. you then took the screw out. Lastly you have to slide out the plastic retainer that the screw went into. It slides out towards the opening.

2) you have to have the cup holder partially open to remove it. the hinged part that folds up is stored in the cavity under the console when closed. you have to open the cup holder and keep pushing until the front of the cup holder lip comes up. Work the cup holder up and down until it comes out.

3) the cup holder is stuck in place due to years of spilled liquid. If you've done the above, then you can either spray soapy water on the creases around the opening and let it set, or you can apply strategic brute force.
Be aware through. if this is the center console cup holder just behind the gear shifter. There are two screws and nothing else to hold it in. Just be carefull....

Hi Mark - thank you very much for your comments. i did do #1 above. The problem is that the cup holders back piece (that normally hides the cup when retracted) broke off. Therefore the cup holder portion is permanently fixed in the upward position. I can't retract it. As a result I can't do #2 unless I just keep pushing it back and forth. I did try this, though, and it moves but for some reason it will not come out. But since there are only two screws (both of which I removed) I guess I may have to do the brute force method. Besides #3 any other ideas? Am is missing something? thanks again for your very kind input. Hi Mark - thank you very much for your comments. i did do #1 above. The problem is that the cup holders back piece (that normally hides the cup when retracted) broke off. Therefore the cup holder portion is permanently fixed in the upward position. I can't retract it. As a result I can't do #2 unless I just keep pushing it back and forth. I did try this, though, and it moves but for some reason it will not come out. But since there are only two screws (both of which I removed) I guess I may have to do the brute force method. Besides #3 any other ideas? Am is missing something? thanks again for your very kind input.