52 24 030 Removing And Installing Complete Armrest (Basic) For Rear Seat Backrest

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Pull up cover (1) between armrest and rear seat back.

Release expansion rivets (2) on trim.

Remove trim (3) towards top, feeding out over armrest buckle latch.

Fig 1: Pulling Up Cover

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Release screws (1).

Tightening torque: 52 24 5AZ . See REAR SEAT (NORMAL), MANUAL for specs.

Remove armrest (2) towards front.

Fig 2: Removing Armrest Towards Front

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