Plastic covering above cup holder (sliding door) removal
Tutorial how to prevent accidentally sliding credit cards (or similar objects) through a small gap between sliding door and plastic covering above.
First photo shows a situation where a credit card can accidentally slide in.
First photo shows a situation where a credit card can accidentally slide in.
Step 1. I have used plastic sheet to prevent scratches on the sliding door surface. Metal hook and plastic hook will help with plastic cover removal.
Step 2. Plastic cover with USB port removal.
Use metal hook to pull the upper-right side of plastic cover but only (!) until clips are released. Upper clips are very strong. Pull firmly. Then use plastic hook to pull out plastic cover at the bottom-right. Repeat process on the left side of the plastic cover.
Disconnect both connectors and now you can remove plastic cover.
Use metal hook to pull the upper-right side of plastic cover but only (!) until clips are released. Upper clips are very strong. Pull firmly. Then use plastic hook to pull out plastic cover at the bottom-right. Repeat process on the left side of the plastic cover.
Disconnect both connectors and now you can remove plastic cover.
Step 3. Installing custom foam protection. Cut appropriate foam sizes (left and right shapes are different, thickness should be max. 6mm) and glue them over marked positions/area (not (!) on the sliding door). Custom foam should touch sliding door lightly so the sliding door closing is smooth.
Step 4. Before reassembling check if sliding door is closing smoothly. Reassemble everything in reverse order. Your credit cards are now safe 😅.