51 16 ... Removing and installing/replacing centre armrest

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Slide centre armrest (1) forwards.

Lever out centre armrest (1) at rear and detach towards front from storage compartment (2).

Fig 1: Sliding Centre Armrest Forwards

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Installation:

Following parts of centre armrest (3) must not be damaged or missing:

Retaining lugs
Guide

Fig 2: Identifying Retaining Lugs, Guide And Centre Armrest

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