Rear Cup Holder Uninstall/Install HELP

Melo-T · 05-01-2014, 02:26 AM

I already have the rear cup holders in my M3 but the cover has a few scratches on it. Since I bought the car a few months ago Im thinking I should replace the scratched trim (I know the longer I have the car the less I will worry about this, especially since the misses Scottish Terrier is going to be the only passenger in the back LoL).

I was just wondering if anybody had installed or replaced the rear cup holders and could give me some tips on how to uninstall/install the piece of trim. I really don't know where to start.

Thanks

LucWerkz · 05-02-2014, 12:35 PM

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Originally Posted by Melo-T

I already have the rear cup holders in my M3 but the cover has a few scratches on it. Since I bought the car a few months ago Im thinking I should replace the scratched trim (I know the longer I have the car the less I will worry about this, especially since the misses Scottish Terrier is going to be the only passenger in the back LoL).

I was just wondering if anybody had installed or replaced the rear cup holders and could give me some tips on how to uninstall/install the piece of trim. I really don't know where to start.

Thanks

Can you post pictures of what you're talking about? I don't remember the E92 M3 having any cup holders in the back, just a small compartment with a sliding cover in the center.

VtecforV8 · 05-02-2014, 01:39 PM

I think he's talking about this: http://www.m3post.com/forums/showthr...=151199&page=2

Looks great, but like OP, I have no idea whether it's easy to install.

Melo-T · 05-02-2014, 11:47 PM

This is what they look like in the car.

LucWerkz · 05-05-2014, 07:15 AM

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Originally Posted by Melo-T

This is what they look like in the car.

I believe it's held on by six screws. You'd have to take off the center console in order to access them. Similar to removing the cigarette lighter compartment.

aus · 05-05-2014, 01:10 PM

Anyone have a DIY for this??

Melo-T · 05-09-2014, 05:54 PM

Ive asked around, and I don't think you have to undo any screws. I think the rear cup just pop out( I think you just have to lever them out) and the new ones pop in. I will let you know when I receive my cup holders from ECS. They are currently in Chicago on their way to Australia.

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Melo-T Private First Class 18 Rep 133 Posts Drives: M3 Join Date: Apr 2014 Location: Oz iTrader: (2)	Rear Cup Holder Uninstall/Install HELP I already have the rear cup holders in my M3 but the cover has a few scratches on it. Since I bought the car a few months ago Im thinking I should replace the scratched trim (I know the longer I have the car the less I will worry about this, especially since the misses Scottish Terrier is going to be the only passenger in the back LoL). I was just wondering if anybody had installed or replaced the rear cup holders and could give me some tips on how to uninstall/install the piece of trim. I really don't know where to start. Thanks __________________ ///M3 E92 SSII
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05-02-2014, 01:39 PM	#3
VtecforV8 Private First Class 17 Rep 177 Posts Drives: 2010 E92 M3 6MT Join Date: May 2011 Location: Northern VA iTrader: (0)	I think he's talking about this: http://www.m3post.com/forums/showthr...=151199&page=2 Looks great, but like OP, I have no idea whether it's easy to install.
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05-02-2014, 11:47 PM	#4
Melo-T Private First Class 18 Rep 133 Posts Drives: M3 Join Date: Apr 2014 Location: Oz iTrader: (2)	This is what they look like in the car. Attached Images __________________ ///M3 E92 SSII
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05-05-2014, 01:10 PM	#6
aus Major General 892 Rep 9,032 Posts Drives: Odysse Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Seal Beach, CA iTrader: (10)	Anyone have a DIY for this?? __________________ Let me get this straight... You are swapping out parts designed by some of the top engineers in the world because some guys sponsored by a company told you it's "better??" But when you ask the same guy about tracking, "oh no, I have a kid now" or "I just detailed my car." or "i just got new tires."
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05-09-2014, 05:54 PM	#7
Melo-T Private First Class 18 Rep 133 Posts Drives: M3 Join Date: Apr 2014 Location: Oz iTrader: (2)	Ive asked around, and I don't think you have to undo any screws. I think the rear cup just pop out( I think you just have to lever them out) and the new ones pop in. I will let you know when I receive my cup holders from ECS. They are currently in Chicago on their way to Australia. __________________ ///M3 E92 SSII
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