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:

Make sure the spring (1) is correctly seated.

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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.

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