51 16 206 Removing and installing / replacing center armrest

Necessary preliminary tasks:

IMPORTANT: Grip behind trim (1) from below and release catch (2) (risk of damage).

Pull trim (2) towards rear and release from catches (3).

Fig 1: Identifying Trim And Catches

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Installation:

Catches (1 and 3) must not be damaged.

Guides (2) must not be damaged.

If necessary, release rear compartment fresh-air grille in order to install trim correctly. See 64 22 191 REMOVING AND INSTALLING/REPLACING REAR COMPARTMENT FRESH-AIR GRILLE .

Fig 2: Identifying Catches And Guides

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NOTE: Open center armrest otherwise spring (1) will be under too much tension.

Disengage spring (1) with screwdriver (2).

Installation:

Make sure spring (1) is correctly seated.

Fig 3: Disengaging Spring With Screwdriver

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Drive out hinge shafts (1).

NOTE: Hinge shafts (1) are secured on the outside with toothing (3).

Remove spring (2), open center armrest and feed out of storage compartment.

Fig 4: Identifying Hinge Shafts, Toothing And Spring

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