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Cup holder clamps
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cup holder clamps
I have 2005 X5 (E53) and I had to replace a couple of those clamps as well.. my recollection is the original clamps are held to the inside part of the cupholder part of the center console and are not accessible so these replacements that can be inserted from the outside are your only choice other than replacing the entire unit. initially I did not like the lip they added to the inside of the cupholder but could not find any other option (and it turned out the lip is not that much of an issue) its just the replacements do not match the original fitment ones.
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Check out this post from a few years ago.
http://www.xoutpost.com/bmw-sav-foru...ips-fixed.html I found a set of the clips a while ago but decided to leave it alone when I found out they don't just "pop in".
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Thanks for your replies
I'm happy to do the work - Would take my total number of different dashboards removed to a bakers dozen so that's not an issue. The ones that pop in I don't really mind the look of them its the functionality - they don't move out of the way as easy as the stock ones, so flimsy cups get "stabbed" by them and cause lids to pop off - I know its petty but I hate having an expensive car that the very basic things don't work properly. So if anyone happens to know where I can buy just the little spring loaded clamps that would be great. Andrew
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I spoke to my dealer and they were only able to order the new "push in" style as OE BMW parts. The originals are no longer available.
I ended up replacing all of mine and actually prefer these. They fit more styles of cups and bottles, especially larger ones with odd shapes, and it's also much easier to remove items.
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2005 X5 4.4 (Sterling on Truffle) w/sport everything 2011 Audi S4 (Prestige, DSG) 2012 Audi Q7 (Sport, S-Line) |
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