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51 41 070 Removing and installing/replacing upper section on left or right armrest

Necessary preliminary tasks: 

Pull out lock (1) on rear side of door trim (2) in direction of arrow.

Fig 1: Pulling Out Lock
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Installation: 

Slope on lock (1) must point to rear.

Installation: 

Locks for left and right door trims are different:

Fig 2: Identifying Locks For Left And Right Door Trims
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NOTE: Place a clean cleaning cloth between screwdriver and bore hole (risk of damage).

Unlock upper section (1) over bore holes at front (2) and rear (3) in direction of arrow.

Fig 3: Unlocking Upper Section
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Pull upper section (1) in direction of arrow off armrest (2).

Fig 4: Pulling Upper Section
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Installation: 

Catches (1) and guide (2) of upper section (3) must not be damaged.

Fig 5: Identifying Catches And Guide
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