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. See SEATS - TIGHTENING TORQUES - ALPINA .

Disconnect plug connections.

Remove armrest (4).

Fig 1: Identifying Armrest Screw

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Ski bag or cooler box option:

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

Fig 2: Uncliping Cover

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