52 24 532 Replacing Lower Armrest Section For Rear Seat Backrest (Normal)

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Necessary preliminary tasks:

Remove rear center head restraint. See 52 25 388 REMOVING AND INSTALLING/REPLACING REAR MIDDLE HEAD RESTRAINT
Remove armrest for rear seat backrest. See 52 24 030 REMOVING AND INSTALLING COMPLETE ARMREST FOR REAR SEAT BACKREST

Drive through pin (1) towards outside.

Fold up upper armrest section (2) and remove towards top.

Fig 1: Identifying Pin & Upper Armrest Section

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Unclip cover (1) towards top and remove.

Fig 2: Identifying Reinforcement Plate Screws

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Gently raise frame (1) on left and right with assembly wedge (2).

Press switch unit (3) on left and right from inside of center armrest outwards.

Disconnect plug connection behind and remove switch unit (3) on left and right.

Fig 3: Identifying Frame, Assembly Wedge & Switch Unit

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Unclip wiring harness (1) at designated areas, feed out and remove.

Fig 4: Releasing Retainer

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Release retainer (1).

Remove shaft (2).

Bend open holder (3) on left and right and remove.

Installation:

When installing holder (3), do not damage lower armrest section.

Fig 5: Identifying Retainer, Holder & Shaft

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