Front Center Armrest, Removing And Installing: Removing

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Fig 1: Identifying Rear Center Console Trim

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-- Remove the rear trim from the center console. Refer to CENTER CONSOLE REAR TRIM, REMOVING AND INSTALLING .

-- Versions with vent: remove the air guide for the rear vent. Refer to appropriate service information. .

-- Vehicles with a telephone/cell phone: free up and disconnect the connectors on the bracket.

-- Remove the bolts -1, 2, 4-.

-- Remove the nuts -3- and -5-.

-- Disengage the top of the center console on the armrest support by lifting the center console.

-- Pull the armrest support upward, guide it over the threaded pins and remove it toward the rear.