52 25 030 Removing and Installing Complete Armrest For Rear Seat Backrest

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Necessary preliminary tasks:

Remove center cushion section for rear seat. See 52 25 025 REMOVING AND INSTALLING COMPLETE CENTER CUSHION SECTION FOR REAR SEAT

Unclip cover (2) in area (1) and remove towards front.

Release screws (3).

Installation:

Tightening torque, 52 25 4AZ. See 52 25 REAR SEAT (NORMAL), ELECTRIC

Disconnect plug connections.

Remove armrest (4).

Fig 1: Identifying Punch Mark Area

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Ski bag or cooler box option:

Unclip cover (2) in area (1) and remove towards front.

Fig 2: Ski Bag Or Cooler Box

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