51 16 215 Removing and installing/replacing center armrest sliding unit

Remove fresh air grill in footwell. Refer to 64 22 190 REMOVING AND INSTALLING / REPLACING FRESH-AIR GRILL IN REAR OF CAR .

Release screws (1) and nuts (2).

Fig 1: Releasing Screws And Nuts

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Open center armrest (1) and remove storage tray (2) at same time.

Fig 2: Removing Storage Tray

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