51 43 060 Removing And Installing/Replacing Armrest On Rear Left Or Right Side Trim Panel (Coupe)

1. Remove rear side trim panel, refer to REMOVING AND INSTALLING REAR LEFT OR RIGHT SIDE TRIM PANEL (COUPE) .

Release screws (1).

Installation: 

1. The retaining strap for the airbag cover must be correctly screwed down.
2. Tightening Torque, refer to 51 41 4AZ in BODY EQUIPMENT - TIGHTENING TORQUES - 3-SERIES .
   Fig 1: Locating Armrest Screws

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Pull armrest (1) off side trim panel (2).

Fig 2: Removing Armrest From Side Trim Panel

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