{"product_id":"https-o43d-com-products-mercedes-benz-w201-190e-190d-soft-sliding-center-cupholder","title":"Mercedes-Benz 190E 190D W201 Soft Sliding Center Cupholder","description":"\u003c!-- O43D · Shopify Product Description · Mercedes 190 W201 Soft Sliding Center Cupholder --\u003e\n\u003cstyle\u003e\n  @import url('https:\/\/fonts.googleapis.com\/css2?family=DM+Sans:opsz,wght@9..40,400;9..40,500;9..40,700\u0026family=DM+Mono:wght@400;500\u0026display=swap');\n\n  .o43d, .o43d * { box-sizing: border-box; }\n  .o43d {\n    font-family: \"DM Sans\", -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, \"Segoe UI\", sans-serif;\n    color: #1a1a1a;\n    line-height: 1.7;\n    max-width: 720px;\n  }\n\n  .o43d-lead {\n    font-size: 15px;\n    color: #2d2d2d;\n    line-height: 1.8;\n    margin-bottom: 24px;\n    padding-bottom: 24px;\n    border-bottom: 1px solid #e8e8e8;\n  }\n\n  .o43d-pills {\n    display: flex;\n    flex-wrap: wrap;\n    gap: 8px;\n    margin-bottom: 32px;\n  }\n\n  .o43d-pill {\n   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Press the front panel and the mechanism \u003cstrong\u003esmoothly slides out\u003c\/strong\u003e; press again and it disappears. \u003cstrong\u003eComplete ready-to-install kit\u003c\/strong\u003e: 3D-printed PETG housing plus an OEM VAG-group soft-close mechanism included.\n  \u003c\/p\u003e\n\n  \u003cdiv class=\"o43d-pills\"\u003e\n    \u003cspan class=\"o43d-pill\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"o43d-pill-dot\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003eComplete kit — no extra parts needed\u003c\/span\u003e\n    \u003cspan class=\"o43d-pill\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"o43d-pill-dot\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003eOEM VAG soft-close mechanism included\u003c\/span\u003e\n    \u003cspan class=\"o43d-pill\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"o43d-pill-dot\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003eHidden when not in use\u003c\/span\u003e\n    \u003cspan class=\"o43d-pill\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"o43d-pill-dot\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003eHeat tested to 100 °C\u003c\/span\u003e\n    \u003cspan class=\"o43d-pill\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"o43d-pill-dot\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003eNo drilling or modifications\u003c\/span\u003e\n    \u003cspan class=\"o43d-pill\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"o43d-pill-dot\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003eShips in 5–7 business days\u003c\/span\u003e\n  \u003c\/div\u003e\n\n  \u003cspan class=\"o43d-lbl\"\u003eWhat you get\u003c\/span\u003e\n  \u003cdiv class=\"o43d-features\"\u003e\n    \u003cdiv class=\"o43d-feat\"\u003e\n      \u003cspan class=\"o43d-feat-num\"\u003e01\u003c\/span\u003e\n      \u003cp class=\"o43d-feat-title\"\u003eComplete kit\u003c\/p\u003e\n      \u003cp class=\"o43d-feat-desc\"\u003eIncludes the 3D-printed PETG housing and an OEM VAG-group soft-close mechanism. Everything you need to install — nothing to source separately.\u003c\/p\u003e\n    \u003c\/div\u003e\n    \u003cdiv class=\"o43d-feat\"\u003e\n      \u003cspan class=\"o43d-feat-num\"\u003e02\u003c\/span\u003e\n      \u003cp class=\"o43d-feat-title\"\u003eSoft-slide mechanism\u003c\/p\u003e\n      \u003cp class=\"o43d-feat-desc\"\u003eThe same press-to-open, press-to-close mechanism used in VW, Audi and Skoda interiors. Smooth action, no rattles, secure hold.\u003c\/p\u003e\n    \u003c\/div\u003e\n    \u003cdiv class=\"o43d-feat\"\u003e\n      \u003cspan class=\"o43d-feat-num\"\u003e03\u003c\/span\u003e\n      \u003cp class=\"o43d-feat-title\"\u003eHidden when closed\u003c\/p\u003e\n      \u003cp class=\"o43d-feat-desc\"\u003eInstalls into the center dashboard air vent opening. When closed, the interior looks completely stock — no permanent visual changes to the cabin.\u003c\/p\u003e\n    \u003c\/div\u003e\n    \u003cdiv class=\"o43d-feat\"\u003e\n      \u003cspan class=\"o43d-feat-num\"\u003e04\u003c\/span\u003e\n      \u003cp class=\"o43d-feat-title\"\u003eNo modifications needed\u003c\/p\u003e\n      \u003cp class=\"o43d-feat-desc\"\u003eThe original center vent grille and internal airflow flap are removed, but nothing is drilled or permanently altered. Fully reversible.\u003c\/p\u003e\n    \u003c\/div\u003e\n  \u003c\/div\u003e\n\n  \u003cdiv class=\"o43d-why\"\u003e\n    \u003cspan class=\"o43d-lbl\"\u003eHow it works\u003c\/span\u003e\n    \u003cp\u003e\n      The PETG housing slots directly into the center dashboard air vent opening in place of the original grille. The \u003cstrong\u003eOEM VAG-group soft-close mechanism\u003c\/strong\u003e mounts inside the housing. Press the front panel and the cupholder glides out — press again and it retracts flush with the dashboard. When closed, the interior looks completely factory. The internal airflow flap inside the vent must be removed for fitment, but no drilling or permanent modifications are required.\n    \u003c\/p\u003e\n  \u003c\/div\u003e\n\n  \u003cspan class=\"o43d-lbl\"\u003eMaterial \u0026amp; specs\u003c\/span\u003e\n  \u003cdiv class=\"o43d-specs\"\u003e\n    \u003cdiv class=\"o43d-spec\"\u003e\n      \u003cspan class=\"o43d-spec-lbl\"\u003eMaterial\u003c\/span\u003e\n      \u003cspan class=\"o43d-spec-val\"\u003ePETG\u003c\/span\u003e\n    \u003c\/div\u003e\n    \u003cdiv class=\"o43d-spec\"\u003e\n      \u003cspan class=\"o43d-spec-lbl\"\u003eMax. temp.\u003c\/span\u003e\n      \u003cspan class=\"o43d-spec-val\"\u003e100 °C\u003c\/span\u003e\n    \u003c\/div\u003e\n    \u003cdiv class=\"o43d-spec\"\u003e\n      \u003cspan class=\"o43d-spec-lbl\"\u003eMechanism\u003c\/span\u003e\n      \u003cspan class=\"o43d-spec-val\"\u003eSoft-close\u003c\/span\u003e\n    \u003c\/div\u003e\n    \u003cdiv class=\"o43d-spec\"\u003e\n      \u003cspan class=\"o43d-spec-lbl\"\u003eQuantity\u003c\/span\u003e\n      \u003cspan class=\"o43d-spec-val\"\u003e1 kit\u003c\/span\u003e\n    \u003c\/div\u003e\n    \u003cdiv class=\"o43d-spec\"\u003e\n      \u003cspan class=\"o43d-spec-lbl\"\u003ePlacement\u003c\/span\u003e\n      \u003cspan class=\"o43d-spec-val\"\u003eCenter vent\u003c\/span\u003e\n    \u003c\/div\u003e\n  \u003c\/div\u003e\n\n  \u003cspan class=\"o43d-lbl\"\u003eCompatibility\u003c\/span\u003e\n  \u003cdiv class=\"o43d-compat\"\u003e\n    \u003cdiv class=\"o43d-compat-icon\"\u003e✓\u003c\/div\u003e\n    \u003cdiv\u003e\n      \u003cp class=\"o43d-compat-title\"\u003eMercedes-Benz 190E \/ 190D — W201, all variants, 1982–1993\u003c\/p\u003e\n      \u003cp class=\"o43d-compat-desc\"\u003e190E 2.0 · 190E 2.3 · 190E 2.6 · 190E 2.3-16 · 190E 2.5-16 · Evolution I · Evolution II · 190D 2.2 · 190D 2.5 · 190D 2.5 Turbo. Fits the center dashboard air vent opening on all LHD and RHD W201 variants.\u003c\/p\u003e\n    \u003c\/div\u003e\n  \u003c\/div\u003e\n\n  \u003cspan class=\"o43d-lbl\"\u003eShipping\u003c\/span\u003e\n  \u003cdiv class=\"o43d-ship\"\u003e\n    \u003cdiv class=\"o43d-ship-icon\"\u003e↗\u003c\/div\u003e\n    \u003cdiv\u003e\n      \u003cp class=\"o43d-ship-title\"\u003eMade to order, ships within 5–7 business days\u003c\/p\u003e\n      \u003cp class=\"o43d-ship-desc\"\u003eEvery kit is produced and packed in Slovenia and shipped worldwide via tracked postal service. Need a bulk order? Send us a message and we will work out the pricing together.\u003c\/p\u003e\n    \u003c\/div\u003e\n  \u003c\/div\u003e\n\n  \u003cspan class=\"o43d-lbl\"\u003eFrequently asked questions\u003c\/span\u003e\n  \u003cdiv class=\"o43d-faqs\"\u003e\n    \u003cdiv class=\"o43d-faq\"\u003e\n      \u003cp class=\"o43d-faq-q\"\u003eDo I need to buy the VAG mechanism separately?\u003c\/p\u003e\n      \u003cp class=\"o43d-faq-a\"\u003eNo. The OEM VAG-group soft-close cupholder mechanism is included in the kit. Everything you need arrives in one package.\u003c\/p\u003e\n    \u003c\/div\u003e\n    \u003cdiv class=\"o43d-faq\"\u003e\n      \u003cp class=\"o43d-faq-q\"\u003eDoes installation require drilling or permanent changes?\u003c\/p\u003e\n      \u003cp class=\"o43d-faq-a\"\u003eNo drilling required. You remove the original center vent grille and the internal airflow flap inside the vent housing, then the kit slots in. The modification is fully reversible.\u003c\/p\u003e\n    \u003c\/div\u003e\n    \u003cdiv class=\"o43d-faq\"\u003e\n      \u003cp class=\"o43d-faq-q\"\u003eWill it fit all W201 variants?\u003c\/p\u003e\n      \u003cp class=\"o43d-faq-a\"\u003eYes. The center dashboard vent opening is the same across all Mercedes-Benz 190E and 190D W201 models produced between 1982 and 1993.\u003c\/p\u003e\n    \u003c\/div\u003e\n    \u003cdiv class=\"o43d-faq\"\u003e\n      \u003cp class=\"o43d-faq-q\"\u003eIs this an original Mercedes-Benz part?\u003c\/p\u003e\n      \u003cp class=\"o43d-faq-a\"\u003eNo. This is a 3D-printed aftermarket upgrade. The housing is printed in PETG; the mechanism is an OEM part sourced from the VAG group (VW \/ Audi \/ Skoda).\u003c\/p\u003e\n    \u003c\/div\u003e\n  \u003c\/div\u003e\n\n  \u003cdiv class=\"o43d-footer\"\u003e\n    \u003cp class=\"o43d-footer-brand\"\u003eProduced by \u003cstrong\u003eO43D\u003c\/strong\u003e · Precision 3D printed parts for classic cars · o43d.si\u003c\/p\u003e\n    \u003cspan class=\"o43d-footer-made\"\u003e🇸🇮 Made in Slovenia\u003c\/span\u003e\n  \u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"O43D","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":53922420031827,"sku":null,"price":79.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0902\/6351\/9571\/files\/Fotografija_serija-08-11_1.jpg?v=1780561104","url":"https:\/\/o43d.com\/products\/https-o43d-com-products-mercedes-benz-w201-190e-190d-soft-sliding-center-cupholder","provider":"O43D","version":"1.0","type":"link"}