2005-2010 Jeep Grand Cherokee Rear Cup Holder Replacement

1/2" 18 mm socket

1/2" Ratchet

1/2" Short Extension

#2 Phillips screwdriver

NOTE: You can use something other than 1/2" tools; this is just what I had available.

To gain access to remove and replace the rear seat cup holder, there are two 18 mm bolts, located on the floor board on each side of the seat by each door.

Remove these two bolts.

Once the two bolts are removed, gently, but forcibly slide the seat forward to loosen it, then gently lift up on the front to expose the bottom middle where the cup holder is located.

Locate and remove these two Phillips screws to prepare for removal of the cup holder.

If you cannot see the screws, you will need to slide the remaining portion of the cup holder out to expose them.

Use your finger and fingernail to gently pry each of these plastic tension clips, while gently pulling out on the cup holder assembly.

Alternately use a flathead screwdriver, spudger, or other small pry tool.

If needed, tuck the fabric back into place.

Slide to install the replacement rear cup holder assembly into the seat bottom recess. Note: New and old cup holder assembly for comparison.

Replace the two Phillips screws that hold the cup holder assembly into place.

Reinstall the seat, being careful to watch for:

1. Any cabling that needs routed.

2. Seatbelts are back in their respective channels.

3. Seat mounting brackets on each side of the bottom of the seat mounting bracket, by the mounting bolt holes are in their floor slots. (Red Arrow in picture 2 shows driver side and picture 3 passenger side)

Replace Two 18 mm Seat Mounting Bolts. Unknown Torque spec, but you will know when they get pretty tight. If you can still turn them, keep tightening.