Center Armrest Bracket/Hinge, Removing And Installing, Fixed Rear Seat Backrest: Removing

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-- Remove the rear panel trim panel. Refer to LUGGAGE COMPARTMENT REAR TRIM PANEL, REMOVING AND INSTALLING .

-- Remove the right and left bracket nuts -3- evenly.

-- Fold the center armrest -1- ² /₃ up and remove the screws -4-.

-- Remove the center armrest, the bracket and hinges from the rear seat backrest.

-- Remove the center armrest from the bracket and hinges. Refer to CENTER ARMREST, REMOVING AND INSTALLING .

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-- Remove the bolt -5- for the trim that goes on the center armrest.

-- Release the tabs for the center armrest trim -2- using the :3409 on the lower side of the center armrest cover -1-.

-- Pull the trim for the center armrest off of the center armrest cover -arrows- while also removing the hooks -3 and 4-.

-- Remove the trim from the center armrest.

CAUTION:

The hooks on the upper side of the backrest trim can get damaged during removal.

-- Remove the bolts -3-.

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-- Disengage the lower left and right strap -5- on the bracket.

-- Lift the guides -4- using a screwdriver and at the same time, remove the center armrest cover -2- in direction of -arrow- upward from the bracket -1-.