x3 f25 cup holder issue

Bubliska · 09-01-2020, 09:33 PM

Hi guys, im new to here.

i just bought my x3 and now im detailing.

i removed cup holder and washed. Now i cant put in in again.

Please help me. its not fit in its own place anymore. i couldnt find any video or post.

najnad · 09-02-2020, 07:28 AM

What cup holder are you talking about? The black cup with silver rim that fits in the cup holder in front of the gear lever? Its a tight fit, but its possible one or more of the "fingers" on the cup holder in the console have become stuck and dont want to retract to allow the insert to seat properly. Those fingers are held in place by rubber bands (bad design) and if the rubber bands break they usually just flop around (like one of mine) but they could also get stuck. Just try wiggling and gently pushing them around to see if they will retract or not.

And make a few more posts so you can post a picture of what you are talking about if the above is not right.

Bubliska · 09-02-2020, 09:18 AM

https://ibb.co/3RS1Lkv

the whole cup holder.

pungo · 09-02-2020, 10:16 AM

You removed the entire cup holder assembly to clean it

Not sure exactly what problem you're having installing it, but just re-install it in the reverse order you removed it

najnad · 09-02-2020, 10:50 AM

I pulled mine out when I was trying to figure out if I could fix the fingers/rubber bands. It is a pain to put back in, just need patience and try again and again until it goes in. I think its easier to do if you remove the whole center trim including the shift lever to give you more room to manuever.

pungo · 09-02-2020, 11:55 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by najnad

I pulled mine out when I was trying to figure out if I could fix the fingers/rubber bands.

Were you able to fix the rubber bands, just curious in case mines fail?

najnad · 09-02-2020, 06:54 PM

Nope, looked like too much of a pain to open everything up

pungo · 09-03-2020, 04:27 PM

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Originally Posted by frisbeeguy

rubber bands? The rubber mats....or something else?

No, not rubber mats, the 4 spring loaded arms that grab the cup use rubber band like things instead of metal springs.

383vett · 09-04-2020, 09:28 AM

Wow, I guess a little 409 in the cup holders would be the easier way to clean.

Bubliska · 09-04-2020, 02:56 PM

Thank you all. i couldnt do that. And i went to my dealer who has mechanic. First he struggled like me =) then he did it.

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Bubliska Registered 0 Rep 3 Posts Drives: X3 2012 Join Date: Sep 2020 Location: Houston TX iTrader: (0)	x3 f25 cup holder issue Hi guys, im new to here. i just bought my x3 and now im detailing. i removed cup holder and washed. Now i cant put in in again. Please help me. its not fit in its own place anymore. i couldnt find any video or post. Last edited by Bubliska; 09-01-2020 at 10:22 PM.. Reason: Grammer
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Bubliska Registered 0 Rep 3 Posts Drives: X3 2012 Join Date: Sep 2020 Location: Houston TX iTrader: (0)	https://ibb.co/3RS1Lkv the whole cup holder.
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najnad General of the Space Forces 171 Rep 721 Posts Drives: 11 X3 35i M-sport Join Date: May 2012 Location: Elkridge, MD iTrader: (0) Garage List 2020 BMW X3 x40i [0.00] 2011 BMW X3 35i M-s ... [0.00] 2017 BMW 330 GT (Wi ... [0.00]	I pulled mine out when I was trying to figure out if I could fix the fingers/rubber bands. It is a pain to put back in, just need patience and try again and again until it goes in. I think its easier to do if you remove the whole center trim including the shift lever to give you more room to manuever. __________________ Current: 2020 X5 x40i M-Sport, Arctic Grey Metallic / Ivory White, Executive Package, Luggage Compartment Package, Integral Active Steering, Tow Package, Parking Assist Package, Driving Assist Package, M-Sport brakes, Tux Mats
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Bubliska Registered 0 Rep 3 Posts Drives: X3 2012 Join Date: Sep 2020 Location: Houston TX iTrader: (0)	Thank you all. i couldnt do that. And i went to my dealer who has mechanic. First he struggled like me =) then he did it.
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