Inserting a Cup Holder into the Rear Armrest of a BMW E46

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Follow these instructions to install a cup holder in the rear armrest:

Insert a backing pad under the upholstery.
Use a backing board to mark where to cut.
A single slot in the central web is needed to insert the pad.
Cut the foam as needed to clear space for the cup holder.
Insert the backing board and cup holder, and secure them together with 6 screws.
The screws used should have 4mm external threads.