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51 16 195 Removing and installing center armrest

Remove storage tray, See 51 16 200 Removing and installing storage tray 

refer to 51 16 200 REMOVING AND INSTALLING STORAGE TRAY .

Slacken screw (1), do not release.

Press down spring (2) and remove cable (3).

Feed out cables (3) and (4) through hole (5) in center armrest.

Unscrew bolts (1).

Fig 1: Removing And Installing Center Armrest
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Installation: 

  1. Fit screws (1) with space bushings (2).
Fig 2: Fitting Screws (1) With Space Bushings (2)
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Push center armrest (1) towards rear until screw (2) is located in assembly hole and remove armrest (1) towards top.

Fig 3: Pushing Center Armrest Towards Rear
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Installation: 

  1. If necessary, replace faulty metal nuts (1) in center armrest (2).
Fig 4: Replacing Faulty Metal Nuts In Center Armrest
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