Seat Cup Holder Repair Part – VW T4 / Passat 35i

Seat Cup Holder Repair Part – VW T4 / Passat 35i

VW Part Number: 7D1862558 / 7D0862531

This is a 3D-printable repair solution for the original seat-mounted cup holder frame (“Brille”) used in the cup holder assembly of the Volkswagen T4 and the Volkswagen Passat B4.

Over time, the original plastic frame becomes brittle and cracks, causing the cup holder to wobble or fail. This repair part restores the stability of the original cup holder without replacing the complete unit.

Construction & Materials

The repair part consists of:

• Frame ("Brille")
  Printed in ABS for strength and heat resistance.
• Two Elastic Elements
  Printed in TPU 95A to replicate the original rubber flexibility.

The TPU elements are bonded into the ABS frame using flexible cyanoacrylate (super glue) suitable for elastomers.

Installation Instructions

1. Removal of the Damaged Frame

1. Remove the cup holder assembly from the car.
2. On the rear side, pull out the hinge pin carefully using pliers (green arrow).
3. Drill out the three original plastic heat-stake rivets using a 4 mm drill bit (red circles).
4. Remove the damaged frame.

2. Installation of the New Repair Part

1. Glue the two TPU elastic elements into the ABS frame using flexible cyanoacrylate (elastic super glue).
2. Position the new frame correctly in the cup holder assembly.
3. Align the three mounting posts with the original fixing points.
4. Carefully heat the plastic posts using a soldering iron (green circles).
5. Melt and flatten the posts to secure the frame in place (heat staking method).
6. Reinstall the hinge pin to complete the assembly.

Alternative fastening methods such as superglue also be used if preferred.