One-Piece Center Armrest Stop, Removing and Installing

Removing 

• Remove center armrest → One-Piece Center Armrest, Removing and Installing .

Fig 1: Upholstery Piece & Cover

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• Carefully pry out cover - 1  - from upholstery piece - 2  -, beginning at bottom - arrow  -.
• Remove the cover.

Fig 2: Retaining Tabs, Carrier & Upholstery Part Guides

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• Push down retaining tabs - 1  -.
• At the same time press carrier - 2  - in -direction of arrow- until the carrier tabs disengage from upholstery part guides - 3  -.
• Remove holder with carrier out of upholstery part.

Fig 3: Locking Washer, Pins, Stop, Gas-Filled Strut & Bolts

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• Pry off locking washer - 1  -.
• Remove pins - 2  -. If necessary, use a drift to do this.
• Disengage stop - 3  - at top on carrier.

Installing 

Installation is reverse of removal. Observe the following when doing so:

• Locking washer is to be replaced after each removal.
• Ensure the carrier engages completely in the upholstery.