51 41 060 Removing and installing or replacing armrest on door trim panel, front left or right (2' Series coupe and convertible, 2017-2021)

Necessary preliminary work:

Refer to REMOVING FRONT DOOR HANDLE .
Refer to REMOVING SWITCH COVER .

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 down to door trim panel area (2)
Drill out all welding spots in marked area (1) on door trim panel (2) with 8 mm dia. welding spot drill bit.
Remove welding remains on door trim panel (2) with scalpel (for heavy duty use).

Replacement:

Saw off all welding pins (1) on arm support (2) to dimension (A).

A= 2.0 ±0.5 mm

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Installation note:

Arm support:

position against door trim panel (1) secure at front and rear with repair screw (2)
align until bore holes (3) are center
tighten beginning in the middle

Tightening torque 51 41 4AZ .

NOTE: If bore holes (3) were not drilled through, increase tightening torque accordingly to ensure that arm rest is firmly seated.

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