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Old Jul 7, 2019 | 09:35 PM
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Cupholder question

I removed the ashtray from the front cupholder. Is there supposed to be a divider between the dual cupholders?

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Old Jul 7, 2019 | 10:03 PM
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I'm no expert, but I think the answer is No.
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Old Jul 8, 2019 | 08:02 AM
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Old Jul 8, 2019 | 11:51 AM
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I have a divider in mine that can be removed.

How do you get a cup to stay in place without it?
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Old Jul 8, 2019 | 12:29 PM
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Originally Posted by Keon
I have a divider in mine that can be removed.

How do you get a cup to stay in place without it?
This.
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Old Jul 8, 2019 | 01:57 PM
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Do you also have one?
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Old Jul 8, 2019 | 03:15 PM
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Anyone have a part number for the divider?
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Old Jul 8, 2019 | 03:45 PM
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Don’t know how to post a direct link, but - go to germanautopartssource.com - enter your year, make, and model - choose body, then center console from the list at the left. That brings up a parts diagram and a complete list of parts. A good resource.
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Do you also have one?
I did. Yes. A small divider bridge with 2 locking tabs (front/back). This needs to be removed if one wants to remove/clean the rubber base below. That rubber piece also has little pull tabs to lift it out.

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Originally Posted by allfortheunion
Don’t know how to post a direct link, but - go to germanautopartssource.com - enter your year, make, and model - choose body, then center console from the list at the left. That brings up a parts diagram and a complete list of parts. A good resource.
Thanks. I think I found it. Will see if local dealer can order it. Online price is less than $6 but shipping is twice that price. I'll probably pay full retail at my dealer but it's only $7.50 if I have the right part.

Thanks again for the link. It's a good one.

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