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Melloreel · 04-10-2013, 05:41 PM

I want to remove the cup holder "door" so I can clean all the previous owners coffemate out? I have the manual on disk, but it states only how to do it when removing dash? Does the door come off without removing glove boxes?

Also in the manual pic it is not clear if you pry out on the hinge or in?

Any thoughts?

bladesmith6 · 04-10-2013, 05:43 PM

Open the holder there is a screw down in the bottom remove that, then you will have to pry the sides out from the dashboard pulling forward. It does take a good amount of force but it will come out.

Melloreel · 04-10-2013, 05:57 PM

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Originally Posted by bladesmith6

Open the holder there is a screw down in the bottom remove that, then you will have to pry the sides out from the dashboard pulling forward. It does take a good amount of force but it will come out.

In the manual it looked as though that screw was to remove the air vent! And dash. Will give it a shot!
Do you pry out on arms?

bladesmith6 · 04-10-2013, 06:22 PM

yes i would try with fingers first or a plastic trim removal tool.

nookandcrannycar · 04-22-2013, 03:16 AM

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Originally Posted by Melloreel

I want to remove the cup holder "door" so I can clean all the previous owners coffemate out?

Ugh. Gross (IMO..but not gross for you to relay...just gross on the previous owner's part). I don't remember if your purchase was dealer/craigslist/ebay/other. If mr miles sees this, he'll probably have that reaction several times over

(and other members as well).

Melloreel · 04-29-2013, 04:11 PM

Then. They wouldn't want to see what I found under the seat, when I took them out

Melloreel · 04-29-2013, 04:15 PM

Ok! On a serious note. I have replaced the water pump, installed cruise control. But I cant get the @&$&@& cup holder out. Anymore force, and I will rip the dash out! It can't be this hard? How about it scott! Any thoughts?
I believe I would rather take the motor apart than try and get this @!$$& cup holder out!

CTScott · 04-29-2013, 05:22 PM

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Originally Posted by Melloreel

Ok! On a serious note. I have replaced the water pump, installed cruise control. But I cant get the @&$&@& cup holder out. Anymore force, and I will rip the dash out! It can't be this hard? How about it scott! Any thoughts?
I believe I would rather take the motor apart than try and get this @!$$& cup holder out!

There is a piece of spring steel on the back side that gives it its detent. I find that it is easier to remove them if you first remove the screw and that spring. The problem is that you can only get to the screw if you lift the dash top, which means basically removing the whole thing.

Melloreel · 04-29-2013, 05:57 PM

Thanks scott! That's what I wanted, didn't want to hear. So Q tips will have to do for now!

Kar98 · 04-29-2013, 07:25 PM

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Originally Posted by Melloreel

Thanks scott! That's what I wanted, didn't want to hear. So Q tips will have to do for now!

Maybe a few bottles of canned air?

cali yaris · 04-30-2013, 12:46 PM

Windex, a used toothbrush and a vacuum. Please don't use your current toothbrush.

Melloreel · 04-30-2013, 05:02 PM

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Originally Posted by cali yaris

Windex, a used toothbrush and a vacuum. Please don't use your current toothbrush.

I don't brush my teeth so will have to borrow one

anyone open to lending me theirs

Thanks for tips though.

nookandcrannycar · 05-02-2013, 12:06 AM

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Originally Posted by Melloreel

Then. They wouldn't want to see what I found under the seat, when I took them out

04-10-2013, 05:41 PM	#1
Melloreel Drives: 08 3dr LB Join Date: Feb 2013 Location: Coastal Georgia Posts: 35	08 cup holder removal? I want to remove the cup holder "door" so I can clean all the previous owners coffemate out? I have the manual on disk, but it states only how to do it when removing dash? Does the door come off without removing glove boxes? Also in the manual pic it is not clear if you pry out on the hinge or in? Any thoughts?

04-29-2013, 04:11 PM	#6
Melloreel Drives: 08 3dr LB Join Date: Feb 2013 Location: Coastal Georgia Posts: 35	Gross? Then. They wouldn't want to see what I found under the seat, when I took them out

04-30-2013, 12:46 PM	#11
cali yaris ULTIMATE View User's Garage Drives: 07 Yaris Turbo Join Date: May 2007 Location: Canoga Park, CA Posts: 14,859	Windex, a used toothbrush and a vacuum. Please don't use your current toothbrush. __________________ Micro Image forums, online store and shop are now closed. It was a great eight year run, but it was time to focus on other things. I'm still selling parts on eBay under micro*image seller ID and customers can still make requests for anything specific.

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04-10-2013, 05:43 PM	#2
bladesmith6 View User's Garage Drives: 2007 yaris HB Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: PA Posts: 394	Open the holder there is a screw down in the bottom remove that, then you will have to pry the sides out from the dashboard pulling forward. It does take a good amount of force but it will come out.

04-10-2013, 06:22 PM	#4
bladesmith6 View User's Garage Drives: 2007 yaris HB Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: PA Posts: 394	yes i would try with fingers first or a plastic trim removal tool.

04-29-2013, 04:15 PM	#7
Melloreel Drives: 08 3dr LB Join Date: Feb 2013 Location: Coastal Georgia Posts: 35	Ok! On a serious note. I have replaced the water pump, installed cruise control. But I cant get the @&$&@& cup holder out. Anymore force, and I will rip the dash out! It can't be this hard? How about it scott! Any thoughts? I believe I would rather take the motor apart than try and get this @!$$& cup holder out!

04-29-2013, 05:57 PM	#9
Melloreel Drives: 08 3dr LB Join Date: Feb 2013 Location: Coastal Georgia Posts: 35	Thanks scott! That's what I wanted, didn't want to hear. So Q tips will have to do for now!