Hinge Arm Trim Panels, Removing And Installing: Removing

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Fig 1: Carefully Unclip Upper Trim

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-- Remove the front center armrest cushion. Refer to CENTER ARMREST UPPER SECTION, REMOVING AND INSTALLING .

-- Carefully unclip the upper trim panel -1- from the hinge arm and from the lower trim panel -arrows- using a small screwdriver.

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

Fig 2: Identifying Rear Center Console Trim

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-- Fold up the front center armrest.

NOTE:

The illustration shows the front center armrest removed.

-- Unclip the lower trim panel -1- from the front center armrest hinge arm -arrows- using a screwdriver.