51 16 206 Removing and installing/replacing center armrest

Necessary preliminary work:

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

Detach the spring (1) with the screwdriver (2).

Installation note:

Fig 1: Detaching Spring Using Screwdriver

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Make sure the spring (1) is correctly seated.

Drive the hinge axes (1) out.

NOTE: The hinge axes (1) are secured with gearing (3) on the outside.

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

Fig 2: Driving Out Hinge Shafts

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