Hey I don't know if this if what everyone was talking about but what actually seems to disengage the cup holder is (excuse the poor sentance structure) the bottom part of the silver peice nearest to the driver has to be pulled out (towards the driver....I think pulled out, I'm not in my car right now I will check it on the drive home it might be pushed in). But basically the thing that seems to allow the cup holder to go in or out is that silver peice being pushed away or pulled in. I confused myself in writing that.