51 41 070 Removing and installing/replacing upper section on front armrest

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Special tools required

NOTE: For special tools, refer to BODY EQUIPMENT - SPECIAL TOOLS - 645CI (E63)

00 9 317

Lever upper section (1) out of door trim panel (2) with special tool 00 9 317 in direction of arrow.

Fig 1: Levering Upper Section (1) Out Of Door Trim Panel (2) With Special Tool 00 9 317

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Installation:

Guides (1) on upper section (2) must not be damaged.

Fig 2: Identifying Guides On Upper Section

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