Replacing Cupholder with Storage Bin / HOW TO
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Re: Replacing Cupholder with Storage Bin / HOW TO
Originally Posted by Dnivek
How long ago did you buy it? I tried both of these: []]Allen Samuels Auto Group - and Mopar Parts - MoparPart.com and neither site has the part number listed anymore.
Will advise of results of my request, if I ever get an answer.
Re: Replacing Cupholder with Storage Bin / HOW TO
Originally Posted by TerryR
One of the previous posts did mention he had to phone and ask Moparparts. I have sent an E-Mail to them to enquire on availability and cost. Maybe they just have a few, which does not warrant listing on the website???
Will advise of results of my request, if I ever get an answer.
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Re: Replacing Cupholder with Storage Bin / HOW TO
The "official" way to remove that pesky cupholder:
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Home Made Cupholder Replacement Bin - 06-18-2011 , 12:06 PM
I carefully utilized a screwdriver and some needle noze pliers to virtually rip the entire cup holder mechanism out of the console through the top. Take care not to scratch up the silver trim around the opening. Placing a masking of duct tape around the top of the opening will help a lot with protecting the silver plastic trim during this modification. Grip, pry and twist the parts with the pliers and screwdrivers until they snap and start coming out in pieces. Once you have all the parts and working mechanism removed then the next step is to replace it.
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This should be a "sticky". 
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Home Made Cupholder Replacement Bin - 06-18-2011 , 12:06 PM I carefully utilized a screwdriver and some needle noze pliers to virtually rip the entire cup holder mechanism out of the console through the top. Take care not to scratch up the silver trim around the opening. Placing a masking of duct tape around the top of the opening will help a lot with protecting the silver plastic trim during this modification. Grip, pry and twist the parts with the pliers and screwdrivers until they snap and start coming out in pieces. Once you have all the parts and working mechanism removed then the next step is to replace it.
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Re: Replacing Cupholder with Storage Bin / HOW TO
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Re: Replacing Cupholder with Storage Bin / HOW TO
Originally Posted by green-ghost
I like the cup holder but really, theres no place to set my phone
Never thought about pulling it out from the top, sounds good to me so I think its going to happen.
Never thought about pulling it out from the top, sounds good to me so I think its going to happen.
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Re: Replacing Cupholder with Storage Bin / HOW TO
Well I knew it was going to happen sooner or later. My cup holder finally broke.
I've been somewhat preparing for this dreaded event. I'm about 99% sure that I've found another make OEM console bin (DIRT CHEAP) that will hopefully slide into the opening that looks just like our high dollar console bin replacement,when doing away with the cup holder. I'll post back the results soon. Squirrel Crusher
I've been somewhat preparing for this dreaded event. I'm about 99% sure that I've found another make OEM console bin (DIRT CHEAP) that will hopefully slide into the opening that looks just like our high dollar console bin replacement,when doing away with the cup holder. I'll post back the results soon. Squirrel Crusher
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Re: Replacing Cupholder with Storage Bin / HOW TO
Well hurry up!..LOL. I'm in the process of cutting down a Saab Turbo cubby storage to fit mine. Whole 10 bucks off Ebay if it doesn't quite pan out.. lol. Took that brake handle off on a 40 degree day.. you want to talk about a workout. My wife just loves me and my "little projects"... 
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Re: Replacing Cupholder with Storage Bin / HOW TO
The ( base) model 1997-98 Saturn S car has a console tool bin almost identical to our high dollar bin replacement. Saturns base car model doesn't have electric windows or electric door locks,so it's got a cheaper console with pocket bin. The base model has two different style console bins. One like ours and the other style has a pocket and coin compination that I don't like. The pocket compination one is two deep to be useful plus the coin slot just takes up useful space. Saturns car pocket bin is 1/8 inch longer than ours. Other wise,It's identical as far as I can tell. If you hand file our console out 1/8 inch toward's the coupes mirror adjustment control,then the Saturn's car bin will fit in like factory apperance. The salvage yards are full of Saturn cars. Just put your fingers inside the bin and pull up hard. No tools necessary to remove. Just make sure it's a base poor man's Saturn car. I paid 50 cents for my like new console bin from Pull-A-Part. (You must remove our console to completely discard the cup holder). 
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Re: Replacing Cupholder with Storage Bin / HOW TO
Great find!.. There's a salvage or two down the street from where I work.. Think I'll go down Monday and see can I find one. Don't like the idea of filing on my console ... but since they are giving them away it's worth getting and seeing if some tweaking on it won't work.
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Re: Replacing Cupholder with Storage Bin / HOW TO
1998 Saturn SC Series CONSOLE Front console Storage tray GmPartsShop.com
$6.47 shipped for a new one. Added to cart for checkout and no discontinued notices or anything for anyone that might be interested.
$6.47 shipped for a new one. Added to cart for checkout and no discontinued notices or anything for anyone that might be interested.
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Re: Replacing Cupholder with Storage Bin / HOW TO
Originally Posted by Mrmiata
1998 Saturn SC Series CONSOLE Front console Storage tray GmPartsShop.com
$6.47 shipped for a new one. Added to cart for checkout and no discontinued notices or anything for anyone that might be interested.
$6.47 shipped for a new one. Added to cart for checkout and no discontinued notices or anything for anyone that might be interested.
I could have purchased over a dozen of these ones.
Re: Replacing Cupholder with Storage Bin / HOW TO
Originally Posted by Mrmiata
1998 Saturn SC Series CONSOLE Front console Storage tray GmPartsShop.com
$6.47 shipped for a new one. Added to cart for checkout and no discontinued notices or anything for anyone that might be interested.
$6.47 shipped for a new one. Added to cart for checkout and no discontinued notices or anything for anyone that might be interested.
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Re: Replacing Cupholder with Storage Bin / HOW TO
Originally Posted by the.Santorini
Do you have any pics after you installed it? Does it fit snug?
Edit: To clarify when I say slopped end.. when "flat" in the console the front edge will slope to the back.
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Re: Replacing Cupholder with Storage Bin / HOW TO
clicking the link above for the saturn storage bin shows a diagram but I am unable to select part #5 and there is no description. Is this where I need to call them?
Does anybody have a picture of this exact one installed with an outline of what exactly had to be modified?
Thanks!
Does anybody have a picture of this exact one installed with an outline of what exactly had to be modified?
Thanks!