jaded1

Steps 1 through 6 show how to remove the plastic cover to get access to the 12mm nuts that hold the base to the passenger seat. Use a wrench, socket or crescent wrench to remove the nuts. After you remove the nuts, the cup-holder assembly can be removed from the van.

Welding! You have serious skills, my friend. The cupholder for first generation Odyssey's (2002 to 2004) was the same.When I pass by Odysseys, I still look for this mod. Enjoy!