Unlike our FD companions, FCs do not appear to have any good common solutions for a cupholder. Mazda decided to equip our cars with the least useful cupholders in the glove boxes.
Lets see what we can do about that!
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Design
The FC has quite limited cupholder real estate; the inspiration came from the rear armrest cupholder design on the ND Miata. A hidden-away cupholder that is accessible from the driver's or passenger's side.
Made from aluminum sheet metal for lightweight, easy manufacturing.
Installation
A simple hook on the back of the storage bin, sandwiched between the armrest and the front.
- Remove the side mirror adjuster assembly. Pull up gently straight up. There are 4 clips at as shown in the image
- Disconnect the wires to the window switch as well as the security light. There may be more wires to be disconnected depending on your FC's trim and options.
- Remove the 2 screws securing the front section of the center console.
- Remove the 2 screws securing the rear section of the center console. These are located under the lid as shown.
- Pull the center console straight up to remove from the Transmission Tunnel.
- Place the cupholder with the two tabs facing the back end of the vehicle. With the cupholder at an angle, push the two tabs under the rear carpet and the bins as shown.
- The front section of the cup holder should be located centered between the two screw holes for the rear section of the center console.
- Place the center console back in place, ensuring the front tab of the cup holder is aligned in place.
- Reverse steps 1~4 to reassemble ensuring not to forget any screws or electrical connectors.
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