Removing the cupholder

[Rolando di Cello]

Hello everbody,

I want to remove the cupholder between the front seats for installing a self-made tray. I removed the four screws but the cupholder wasn't removable. Are there some clips or is there a trick to remove the cupholder?

Thanks a lot for your answers.

Greetings,
Roland

 

[Bmac]

Hi Roland, I did this last week to add some more USB sockets. I had to remove the other two panels first starting with the one around the gearshift. Once they are both off it should pull out easily. Looking forward to seeing your storage solution!

 

[Jean Mercier]

I have done that some months ago, see this thread

You don't need to remove everything like I did, look a little bit lower in the thread at the post of @rovie

 

[Rolando di Cello]

Thank you very much for your answers and your tips. I will try it the next days.

I can show you some pictures when my tray is ready...

 

[Rolando di Cello]

My tray is ready now...

I still need an anti-slip mat.

And perhabs I will install a storageplace below this tray for things, you don't need every day. And perhabs I will make this tray a little bit nicer. This was my first one to test how it works.

 

[YIPPE]

Hi Roland, I did this last week to add some more USB sockets. I had to remove the other two panels first starting with the one around the gearshift. Once they are both off it should pull out easily. Looking forward to seeing your storage solution!

Photos of your extra USBs please, and di you run these off one of the footwell supplies?

 

[Bmac]

Here are some photos. I followed instructions from @Cheshire cat including use of Posi-tap connectors. Make sure you use the cigar lighter circuit and not the USB circuit. N.B you need to have long fingers!

 

[YIPPE]

Here are some photos. I followed instructions from @Cheshire cat including use of Posi-tap connectors. Make sure you use the cigar lighter circuit and not the USB circuit. N.B you need to have long fingers!

I love it! It's on my to-do list. Thanks

 

[trobex]

Love it. The storage here was an issue and cup holders are useless basically. Great idea the tray.

 

[Cheshire cat]

My tray is ready now...View attachment 7832193

I still need an anti-slip mat.

And perhabs I will install a storageplace below this tray for things, you don't need every day. And perhabs I will make this tray a little bit nicer. This was my first one to test how it works.

You now need to cover the tray by gluing on a soft stretch felt in grey so it matches the interior.

 

[Tom109]

I'm thinking the tray should go deep, utilize the space from the cup holders?

 

[Deleted member 9046080]

Sorry, but I prefer the OEM look and the cup-holders (which of course are not cupholders, but house keys and phone holders).

 

[IG Pop]

Do your guys’ cup holders also warm up as outside temperatures are falling?!
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[Rolando di Cello]

You now need to cover the tray by gluing on a soft stretch felt in grey so it matches the interior.

Yes, you're right. This tray is my first attempt which was build very quick...

 

[Rolando di Cello]

I'm thinking the tray should go deep, utilize the space from the cup holders?

Yes, this is correct. I will build and install a deeper tray wich looks much more better.