51 41 060 Removing And Installing (Replacing) Armrest On Door Trim Panel, Front Left Or Right: Replacement

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Saw off welding pins (1) on armrest (2) down to measurement (A).

A= 2.0 ± 0.5 mm

Fig 1: Identifying Measurement A

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Installation:

Armrest:

position on door trim panel (1)
secure at front and rear with repair screw (2)
align until bores (3) are centrally located
tighten down, starting in middle

Tightening torque, see 51 41 2AZ in 51 41 FRONT DOOR TRIM PANEL WITH ARMRESTS .

NOTE: If bores (3) have not been correctly drilled through, increase tightening torque according in order to ensure that armrest is firmly seated.

Fig 2: Identifying Repair Screw & Bore

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