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Old Nov 25, 2012 | 07:07 PM
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Replacing cup holder on 2004 SL500

I can buy the cup holder component on ebay. How difficult is it to change on a 2004 SL500?Please help.
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Old Dec 16, 2012 | 12:35 PM
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Easy. Be careful not to crack the console wood trim though.

Enjoy !
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Old Sep 13, 2019 | 04:37 PM
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Easy. Be careful not to crack the console wood trim though.

Enjoy !
You Rock.

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Old Aug 30, 2022 | 03:53 PM
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PDF work?

Hi I’m trying to see the pdf steps I’m assuming are for the cup holder replacement do they still work?
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Old Aug 30, 2022 | 04:08 PM
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Originally Posted by egwu
Easy. Be careful not to crack the console wood trim though.

Enjoy !
Hi this site is a little confusing thought I was asking you but doesn’t seem like it. Are these pdf steps actionable if so how can I view them? Thanks for any feedback
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