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Direct Drop‑In Fit | Fixes Cracked / Sagging OEM Holder | Sedan • Coupe • Wagon • Compact
The factory BMW E46 cup holder is notorious for cracking, sagging, and eventually refusing to hold anything upright — especially after years of heat cycling through the windshield. When it fails, drinks tip, wobble, or fall over entirely.
This replacement is a direct‑printed, drop‑in fit for the factory console opening — no cutting, no adhesive, and no permanent modification required. Just remove the broken OEM cup holder and drop this one in.
🔧 Features
🧩 Direct drop‑in replacement — installs in seconds
🚗 Fitment: BMW E46 3 Series
Sedan
Coupe
Wagon
Compact
🔥 PETG material — heat + UV resistant for constant sun exposure
🛠️ No cutting, no glue, no modification
Made to order in Chattanooga, TN
⚠️ Fitment note: If your console has the retractable lid version, message before ordering — fitment can vary slightly
⚡ Quick Install Instructions (with Icons)
(Instructions based on standard E46 console cup‑holder replacement.)
1️⃣ Remove the old cup holder
Lift the factory cup holder insert out of the console.
Most broken ones come out easily due to cracked tabs.
2️⃣ 🧹 Clean the console opening
Remove any loose plastic fragments or debris from the OEM part.
3️⃣ 🔩 Drop in the new PETG cup holder
Align the replacement with the factory opening and press straight down.
It seats using the same geometry as the original — no tools needed.
4️⃣ 🎯 Check the fit
Ensure the edges sit flush with the console.
If you have the retractable‑lid console, message for confirmation.
5️⃣ ✔️ Test with a cup
Place a drink in the holder to confirm stability and proper seating.
📌 Notes
PETG provides improved durability over brittle OEM plastic.
Designed specifically for the open‑top console version — retractable‑lid consoles may vary slightly.
Buy on Etsy → — ships from our Etsy shop with Etsy buyer protection and reviews.
Direct Drop‑In Fit | Fixes Cracked / Sagging OEM Holder | Sedan • Coupe • Wagon • Compact
The factory BMW E46 cup holder is notorious for cracking, sagging, and eventually refusing to hold anything upright — especially after years of heat cycling through the windshield. When it fails, drinks tip, wobble, or fall over entirely.
This replacement is a direct‑printed, drop‑in fit for the factory console opening — no cutting, no adhesive, and no permanent modification required. Just remove the broken OEM cup holder and drop this one in.
🔧 Features
🧩 Direct drop‑in replacement — installs in seconds
🚗 Fitment: BMW E46 3 Series
Sedan
Coupe
Wagon
Compact
🔥 PETG material — heat + UV resistant for constant sun exposure
🛠️ No cutting, no glue, no modification
Made to order in Chattanooga, TN
⚠️ Fitment note: If your console has the retractable lid version, message before ordering — fitment can vary slightly
⚡ Quick Install Instructions (with Icons)
(Instructions based on standard E46 console cup‑holder replacement.)
1️⃣ Remove the old cup holder
Lift the factory cup holder insert out of the console.
Most broken ones come out easily due to cracked tabs.
2️⃣ 🧹 Clean the console opening
Remove any loose plastic fragments or debris from the OEM part.
3️⃣ 🔩 Drop in the new PETG cup holder
Align the replacement with the factory opening and press straight down.
It seats using the same geometry as the original — no tools needed.
4️⃣ 🎯 Check the fit
Ensure the edges sit flush with the console.
If you have the retractable‑lid console, message for confirmation.
5️⃣ ✔️ Test with a cup
Place a drink in the holder to confirm stability and proper seating.
📌 Notes
PETG provides improved durability over brittle OEM plastic.
Designed specifically for the open‑top console version — retractable‑lid consoles may vary slightly.
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