Passat Sedan L4-1781cc 1.8L Turbo (AEB) (1999)
Drink Holders: Technical Service Bulletins
Rear Cup Holder - Breakaway Design
Group: 68
Number: 00-02
Date: Aug. 7, 2000
Subject:
Rear Cup Holder, Breakaway Design
Model(s):
Passat with Rear Cup Holder
Condition
Rear cup holder appears to be broken. The rear cup holder is designed to breakaway during impact (i.e. vehicle crash, rear passenger accidently kicking,
etc.).
Service
Do not replace cup holder for this condition. Inspect rear cup holder for damage. If no damage is found, reassemble cup holder as follows:
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Remove rear ashtray.
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Insert hand into opening, push out and hold rear cup holder housing toward rear seat.
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Offset cup holder to housing (as shown).
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Vertically align locking tabs on the housing with slots on rear cup holder.
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Slide rear cup holder (in direction of arrow) until it locks into place.