51 41 060 Removing and installing/replacing armrest on left or right front door

Necessary preliminary tasks:

Remove FRONT DOOR HANDLE

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

IMPORTANT: Risk of damage!

To avoid damaging the contact surface, only drill to base area of door trim panel.

Drill out all marked welding spots on door trim panel with 8 mm diameter weld spot drill bit.

Remove welding remains on door trim panel with scalpel (for heavy duty use).

Fig 1: Locating Welding Spots On Door Trim Panel

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Replacement:

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

Fig 2: Identifying Welding Pins And Molding

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Installation note:

Insert armrest in door trim panel.

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

Secure armrest with repair screws (3).

Fig 3: Identifying Welding Pins, Repair Screws, And Door Trim Panel

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