How do you remove cup holder 1997 Lexus es300?

Answer 1

Just finished replacing my broken cup holder on my 97 Lexus ES300. Pretty simple once you figure it out though. I'd expect it should take 15 to 20 minutes

First, pry off the trim piece that goes around the shifter. If you don't have a trim removal tool, it might be the right time to spend the $6 at Walmart and invest in a set, I suppose a butter knife might work. At the end furthest from the dash, slip the thin pry tool down the long side of the bezel and pry upwards. It should pop up out of its clips. Repeat on the other side. The front of the bezel (below the ash tray in the dash) has 2 tabs that insert under the ash tray, so pull up from the other end and it should lift out.

Remove the 2 Philips head screws that are now visible that hold the front of console. Inside the console, remove the pad around the power outlet to remove the 2 bolts that secure the console to the floor.

Lift up on the console, disconnect the connector for the power outlet, and pull out the center console.

Four Philips head screws hold in the cup holder in the console. Remove those and the reinstall the replacement,

Installation is the reverse, make sure you get those front tabs on the shifter trim into the slots before you push down and snap it back into place

I hunted to find the right color replacement at junkyard, but it appears that if you're careful, the front cover is held on by 2 tabs, and you should be able to remove your original and put it on the replacement.

Now put your coffee in the cup holder and relax :)