51 16 ... Removing and installing/replacing center armrest adjustment unit

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Necessary Preliminary Tasks:

Remove center console cover. Refer to 51 16 ... REMOVING AND INSTALLING/REPLACING CENTER CONSOLE COVER .
Remove center armrest. Refer to 51 16 ... REMOVING AND INSTALLING/REPLACING CENTER ARMREST .
Remove center console. Refer to 51 16 200 REMOVING AND INSTALLING STORAGE COMPARTMENT .

Release screws (1).

Release screws (2) and remove holder (3).

Fig 1: Identifying Adjustment Unit Holder

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Feed out adjustment unit (1) with storage tray (2) towards rear/top.

Fig 2: Removing Armrest Adjustment Unit

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Release catches (1) on storage tray (2) and remove adjustment unit (3).

Fig 3: Locating Catches On Storage Tray

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Release catches (1) on trim (2) and remove trim (2) from adjustment unit (3).

Fig 4: View Of Adjustment Unit Trim

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