How To: Centre Console Cup Holder

[AnnoyingPentium]

Fabia Mk1 Centre Console Cupholder Fitting Guide

 

Much like my other guide(s), this will “talk” you through fitting one of these elusive cupholder doodads… if you can get your hands on one, mind you. This is good modification instead of having to resort to cheaper, rattlier, vent clipping alternatives. Trust me, I know. Massive thank you to @KeithCheetham for supplying this item all for gratis.

 

This guide works for both Pre-FL and Post-FL Fabia Mk1 models of all body types since they all share the same dashboard.

 

DISCLAIMER, as always: I’m not responsible if you eff this up or take your fingers off (somehow). Do this at your own risk. Take proper care working with tools, or else the only tool will be yourself.

 

Step One – Acquiring Parts and Tools:

 

AHAHAHAHAHAHA… good luck.

 

Alright, the process of finding the cupholder is tedious, so just wait until one pops up. The part number is 6Y0862531H47H. So erm, see above.

 

Tools required – Torx driver with T15 fitting (or T20, whichever fits). Get some trim removal tools too, or a screwdriver with tape around the head to prevent damage.

 

Step Two – Check Parts and Fitting:
 

Check the parts work. Cannot explain that any simpler than that.

 

This is what you should have:

 

 

If you don't have this, then you have the wrong one.

 

Begin removing this trim panel...

 

 

Then this blank button (or heated seat module if you’re posh) …

 

 

Remove screws with Torx driver. Remove the heater control panel which comes off with a little persuasion…

 

 

Remove the remaining panel…

 

 

Insert cupholder and refit screws…

 

 

And the blank button…

 

 

Refit your heater panel…

 

 

Step Three – Admire Yer Handiwork:

 

Good lad (or lady lad), you’ve gotten this far hopefully without spontaneously combusting or dying. Now take a step back (or move the seat back a notch) and admire your efforts. Finally, put the tools away, go back in the house, get a cuppa, and fire your feet up for a job well done.

 

Job’s a good ‘un.  

[Breezy_Pete]

Nice one. I can't remember where I bought ours, but seem to remember it being around 40-odd quid; perhaps 6 or 7 years back.

If you can buy a new one at all it looks like being hard to justify: 

6Y0862531H47H - LLLParts 

 

[AnnoyingPentium]

Canny justify nearly 100 euros for what it is really. There's threads about using Lupo ones or generic ones which is honestly the best solution, but the guide is there for anyone with the same one as mine.

[KeithCheetham]

Glad it has suited. Lets see some photos of the holder in closed and open modes to close out the tutorial for those who have not seen how neat they are/work.

[AnnoyingPentium]

Just now, KeithCheetham said:

Lets see some photos of the holder in closed and open modes to close out the tutorial for those who have not seen how neat they are/work.

 

I think this might suit quite nicely...

 

[AndyWise]

On 06/02/2022 at 19:51, AnnoyingPentium said:

 

I think this might suit quite nicely...

 

 

Hello, would you be possibly interested in selling this cup holder I will pay good money for it. 

[AnnoyingPentium]

49 minutes ago, AndyWise said:

Hello, would you be possibly interested in selling this cup holder I will pay good money for it. 

 

Sorry, but it's not for sale. Good luck finding one though.

[simeonGR]

Hello to everyone.

 

Where can i find those cup holders?Are they oem?

 

Thank you for you sharing.

[AnnoyingPentium]

8 hours ago, simeonGR said:

Hello to everyone.

 

Where can i find those cup holders?Are they oem?

 

Thank you for you sharing.

 

Yes they're OEM. Insert the part number that is supplied in my post (beginning with '6Y...') and search for it on auction sites etc that are local to you, as they are a rare part.

[simeonGR]

14 hours ago, AnnoyingPentium said:

 

Yes they're OEM. Insert the part number that is supplied in my post (beginning with '6Y...') and search for it on auction sites etc that are local to you, as they are a rare part. /cdn-cgi/mirage/b8e8ebc045da5e043352d9bb303bd2b482bb382e4e5e954644608e4c4089860c/1280/https://www.briskoda.net/forums/uploads/emoticons/emoticon-0100-smile.gif

 

Thank you so much again. Happy new year.