51 16 273 Removing and installing/replacing center armrest latch

Necessary preliminary tasks: 

• Remove CENTER ARMREST STORAGE COMPARTMENT 

Unfasten screws (2).

Remove center armrest latch (2).

Installation: 

Feed in center arm rest latch (2) correctly in guide (arrow).

Fig 1: Locating Center Arm Rest Latch

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