Interior - Rear Cup Holder Loose/Broken
68 09 03Oct. 14, 2009
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Vehicle Information
Condition
Cup Holder, Rear, Loose or Broken
The cup holder (1) in the rear center console is loose or broken.
Technical Background
The rear cup holder is designed to break away during impact (i.e., passenger accidentally kicking, etc.).
Inspect Components
^ If mounting of cup holder is only slightly bent, as shown (circle), cup holder will still operate. In this case cup holder can be repaired.
^ If mounting of cup holder is severely bent, as shown (circle), replace cup holder.
Production Solution
No production change required.
Service
Repair or Replace Cup Holder
Tip:
Under most circumstances the cup holder can be repaired. Replace cup holder only if components are severely damaged or deformed, see Inspect Components above.
Repair instructions:
Disassemble Cup Holder
^ Remove cup holder from vehicle, see Repair Manual Group 68, Interior Equipment, in ElsaWeb.
^ Slide cover fascia off of cup holder assembly.
^ Using a small screw driver as necessary, release both cover pivot tabs -arrows-, and remove cover.
Note:
Care must be taken not to damage the cover journals when removing them from the cup holder guides.
See larger image below.
Enhanced cover journal and cup holder guide view.
^ Continue disassembly below.
^ Using a small screw driver where indicated -arrows- as necessary, release cover from tray.
^ Squeeze upper pivots together to release cup holder arms from assembly.
^ Inspect all assembly point loops for excessive damage as mentioned in Inspect Components (above).
^ If loops are excessively damaged or broken as stated above, replace cup holder.
^ Inspect both cover journals for damage.
^ If damaged and all other components pass inspection, replace cover. See ETKA for part number.
^ If all components pass inspection, continue with cup holder assembly.
Assembly
^ Squeeze pivot and insert into tray support.
^ Seat journal into guide hook.
^ Insert tray support into tray and insert journals into guide loops where indicated -arrows-.
^ Attach cup holder arms to pivot.
^ Close tray support (down arrow) and listen for an audible click. This action seats the second pivot into place.
^ Position cover journals into guides.
^ Using a small screw driver as necessary, seat both cover locking tabs -arrows-.
^ Slide cover fascia over cover and seat.
^ Ensure proper cup holder operation.
Tip:
If cup holder does not operate properly after repair, it must be replaced.
^ Install cup holder into vehicle, see Repair Manual Group 68, Interior Equipment, in ElsaWeb.
Warranty
Required Parts and Tools
Additional Information
All part and service references provided in this Technical Bulletin are subject to change and/or removal.
Always check with your Parts Dept. and Repair Manuals for the latest information.