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51 43 060 Removing and installing/replacing armrest on rear left or right side trim panel

Necessary preliminary tasks: 

Drill out all welding spots in marked area (1) on side trim panel (2) using 0 8 mm weld spot drill bit.

IMPORTANT: Risk of damage!
Only drill down to side trim panel base area (2) so as not to damage the contact surface.

Remove welding residues on side trim panel (2) and armrest with a (heavy-duty) scalpel if these are to be reused.

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Saw off all welding pins (1) in marked area (2) of armrest (3) to dimension (A).

A = 2 ±0.5 mm

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Installation note: 

Armrest:

Tightening torque 51 43 5 AZ .

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