Here is how to install the cup holder in the dash, under the SID. The cup holder is attached to the metal sleeve that surrounds the SID unit. When you buy the cup holder, you are also buying a replacement sleeve.

1. First, remove the radio. The easiest way to do this is with a radio removal tool (available at your dealer and many parts stores.) This tool consists of two metal U-shaped rods. The two prongs of each "U" go in the pair of holes on each side of the radio. Insert the tool and simply pull the radio out of the dash. If you don't have the tool, you can use 4 thick nails that just fill the holes. (I used four masonry nails.) Insert the nails, put your fingers between each pair of nails, spread them slightly apart and pull the radio out of the dash. Do not disconnect the wires from the radio. Let it (sort of) hang from the dash.

2. Reach into the radio cavity in the dash, up and behind the SID unit. Push the SID unit out of the dash. Disconnect the wires from the SID unit and set it aside.

3. Look in the cavity where the SID unit used to be installed. You will see it is lined with a metal sleeve. Your goal is to remove this sleeve. Gently pull it out. Note that there are a few metal tabs that are designed to grip the lining of the cavity. You will have to slightly bend these tabs towards the center of the cavity to pull the sleeve out of the dash.

4. Push the new sleeve (with cup holder attached) into the cavity. You may have to pull the metal tabs on the sleeve slightly towards the center of the cavity to properly seat the sleeve in the dash.

5. Re-attach the wires to the SID unit and push it into the sleeve that you have just installed in the dash.

6. Slide the radio back into the dash.

7. Enjoy your new cup holder!


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    • Re: cup holder retrofit, Markus, Wed, 6 Feb 2002 05:39:20
      • Here's how to install the cup holder, TheGens, Thu, 7 Feb 2002 06:09:41 <-- Viewing This Message
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