Center Armrest Bracket/Hinges, Removing And Installing: Removing

Fig 1: Identifying Storage Compartment Trim

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-- Pry the cover -1- off of the center armrest trim panel -2- using the Trim Removal Wedge 3409 by unclipping the tabs -arrow B- out of the loops -arrow A-

-- Remove the cover from the center armrest trim.

-- Fold down the rear center armrest -3-.

Fig 2: Identifying Backrest Trim

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-- Push the backrest cushion with the backrest cover -1- to the side and remove the screw -4- for the center armrest trim -2- using the 1/4 bit reversible ratchet.

-- Hold the center armrest trim -2- at the bottom and pull it as far as possible off the center armrest -1- -arrow-.

Fig 3: Disengage Retaining Tabs

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-- Release the tabs -4- and -5-.

-- Remove the center armrest trim -1- in direction of -arrow- from the center armrest cover -2- while unlocking the hook -upper arrows-.

Fig 4: Identifying Backrest Trim

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-- Remove the rear center armrest. Refer to Removing .

-- Remove the screws -2- and -3- from the trim -1-.

Fig 5: Identifying Backrest Cover

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-- Press the tabs -arrows- in direction of -arrow- until they come out of the trim -1- on the bracket -2-.

Fig 6: Press Tabs Far Enough In Until Retaining Tabs Disengage From Retainer On Bracket

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-- Remove the center armrest trim -1- at an angle out of the bracket -4- -arrow-.

Fig 7: Identifying Backrest Cover

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-- Versions with a storage compartment: Remove the rear center armrest in the center console, refer to Removing .

Fig 8: Identifying Bracket With Hinges

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-- Drill out rivet -3-.

-- Remove the two nuts -4-.

-- Remove the center armrest mount -1- from the threaded pins -5- and pull it off the profile -2- -arrow-.