[srbs73]

Originally Posted by FZI89

Thanks for sharing! Which pry tools did you use? Did you have to use it for the front and back of the cup holder?

I just used these cheap ones: https://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B09J196B...roduct_details

I just used two at the front to lift it up. Once one of the tools was in the gap, sliding it along the length popped it up.

[FZI89]

Originally Posted by srbs73

I just used these cheap ones: https://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B09J196B...roduct_details

I just used two at the front to lift it up. Once one of the tools was in the gap, sliding it along the length popped it up.

Thanks! I actually ordered the same ones and got them delivered yesterday! Now waiting for the cup holder to arrive. Hopefully soon!

[smanoj77]

Originally Posted by FZI89

Thanks! I actually ordered the same ones and got them delivered yesterday! Now waiting for the cup holder to arrive. Hopefully soon!

Where did you order the cup holder from?

[FZI89]

Originally Posted by smanoj77

Where did you order the cup holder from?

Here: https://www.ebay.at/itm/394210479185...mis&media=COPY

Ordered on Friday last week, but it’s still not dispatched. They have a processing time of 5-7 days (which is ridiculous) and then up to 5 days for delivery within the EU.

[querex]

Originally Posted by srbs73

After removing the 2 screws at the bottom, it just needed a couple of trim tools to lift it free of the clips.

Any advice how to lift the old part up after removing the 2 screws?
Seems it is stuck as glued in my xDrive30e

[FZI89]

Originally Posted by querex

Any advice how to lift the old part up after removing the 2 screws?
Seems it is stuck as glued in my xDrive30e

It’s definitely not glued in. You need to use a pry tool and some force. Try prying it out from the side closer to the phone charger. Worked for me.

[SpaceSilver.X1]

Originally Posted by FZI89

It’s definitely not glued in. You need to use a pry tool and some force. Try prying it out from the side closer to the phone charger. Worked for me.

proof that we always want thing we don't have..... for the last couple of months, I've been wondering if I should find a way to order the European style of cupholder. I got a water bottle that has a strange shape on the bottom. Taking it out of the cupholder requires me to wiggle it because the bottom gets somewhat stuck on those two spring-loaded prongs on US cupholders. It's gotten so annoying that I took some black duct tape and covered up those prongs.

[FZI89]

Originally Posted by SpaceSilver.X1

proof that we always want thing we don't have..... for the last couple of months, I've been wondering if I should find a way to order the European style of cupholder. I got a water bottle that has a strange shape on the bottom. Taking it out of the cupholder requires me to wiggle it because the bottom gets somewhat stuck on those two spring-loaded prongs on US cupholders. It's gotten so annoying that I took some black duct tape and covered up those prongs.

If you had this problem 3 months ago, we could’ve exchanged cup holders!

[tex2670]

Originally Posted by SpaceSilver.X1

proof that we always want thing we don't have..... for the last couple of months, I've been wondering if I should find a way to order the European style of cupholder. I got a water bottle that has a strange shape on the bottom. Taking it out of the cupholder requires me to wiggle it because the bottom gets somewhat stuck on those two spring-loaded prongs on US cupholders. It's gotten so annoying that I took some black duct tape and covered up those prongs.

maybe just get a different water bottle?

[SpaceSilver.X1]

Originally Posted by FZI89

If you had this problem 3 months ago, we could’ve exchanged cup holders!

it's not a "problem".... well.. more like a first world problem.

I only blame the bottle. (the one below)


https://www.purifyou.com/products/glass-water-bottles

[SpaceSilver.X1]

Originally Posted by tex2670

maybe just get a different water bottle?

you know how when a lady friend gives you a gift, you have to keep on using it no matter what? guess that's the price we men pay, from age 17 to 71

or... if I don't wear the fugly Christmas sweater that she bought me, there's no way that her sweater(and more) are coming off)

[tex2670]

Originally Posted by SpaceSilver.X1

you know how when a lady friend gives you a gift, you have to keep on using it no matter what? guess that's the price we men pay, from age 17 to 71

or... if I don't wear the fugly Christmas sweater that she bought me, there's no way that her sweater(and more) are coming off)

I'd tell her if she really cared, she'd put more thought into a practical water bottle that fits in the cup holder.....

[U11sirgawain]

Originally Posted by SpaceSilver.X1

you know how when a lady friend gives you a gift, you have to keep on using it no matter what? guess that's the price we men pay, from age 17 to 71

or... if I don't wear the fugly Christmas sweater that she bought me, there's no way that her sweater(and more) are coming off)

You are praying for that lady friend, that she never reaches this forum, don't you?

[ivanshih]

I spent an hour and can’t lift the cup holder out . Is it possible to film a video of how to lift it out, thank you!

[FZI89]

Originally Posted by ivanshih

I spent an hour and can’t lift the cup holder out . Is it possible to film a video of how to lift it out, thank you!

Did you take out the screws? If yes, then you have to give some force with the pry tool. Don’t be shy. Just make sure you put tape over the trim so you don’t accidentally scratch it

[ivanshih]

Originally Posted by FZI89

Did you take out the screws? If yes, then you have to give some force with the pry tool. Don’t be shy. Just make sure you put tape over the trim so you don’t accidentally scratch it

Finally, no pry tool just force..Use my two hands and grip the cup holder side and then lifted it free.