Cup holder will not stay in the closed position!!
 

Greetings,
I have a 2002 ML with a driver side cup holder that refuses to stay in the closed position!
I tried to find a way to remove it in order to remedy the problem or to change the darn thing if needed, but could not find a way to do that! I removed the emergency brake handle hoping to find something behind it but that was useless.

I'd appreciate it if someone can tell me how to:

1-Remove the cup holder
2-Repair it, if such a thing is possible.

Thanks.

Being a 2002, how many miles do you have. Get it replaced under warranty if you are still in it.