51 16 206 Removing and installing/replacing center armrest

Necessary preliminary tasks:

NOTE: Open center armrest otherwise spring (1) will be under too much tension.

Disengage spring (1) with screwdriver (2).

Installation:

Make sure spring (1) is correctly seated.

Fig 1: Disengaging Spring

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Drive out hinge shafts (1).

NOTE: Hinge shafts (1) are secured on the outside with toothing (3).

Remove spring (2), open center armrest and feed out of storage compartment.

Fig 2: Removing Spring

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