51 43 060 Removing and installing/replacing armrest on rear left or right side trim panel

NOTE: Armrest is welded to door trim panel only on initial installation. The armrest is screw-connected on second installation. If necessary, release screws instead of welding spots.

Cut sound insulation (1) in marked area and remove.

Installation note:

Attach sound insulation (1) with PROFILE RUBBER ADHESIVE .

Fig 1: Identifying Cutting Area On Sound Insulation

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IMPORTANT: Risk of damage!
Drill only to base area of side trim panel so that contact surface is not damaged.

Drill out all marked welding spots with 8 mm dia. weld spot drill bit.

Remove welding remnants on side trim panel.

Fig 2: Locating Welding Remnants On Side Trim Panel

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Replacement:

Similar to graphic.

Saw off all welding pins (1) along molding (2).

Fig 3: Identifying Welding Pin Molding

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Insert armrest in side trim panel.

Installation note:

Welding pins (1) are not to protrude over side trim panel (2).

Fig 4: Identifying Welding Pins And Side Trim Panel

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Installation note:

Secure armrest with repair screws (1).

Tightening torque 51 43 5AZ .

If the screw starts to turn without resistance, fill the welding pins with adhesive and then tighten the screws using only minimal tightening torque.

Fig 5: Identifying Repair Screws

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