Install the armrest on the rear door trim panel

NOTE: Description is for left component only. Procedure on the right side is identical.

Saw off all the welding pins (1) on the armrest (2) along the moldings (3).

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Remove welding remnants on door trim panel with a scalpel.
Install armrest.
NOTE: Welding pins must not protrude from the door trim panel.

Screw the repair screws into the armrest and tighten.

TIGHTENING TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS

Repair screw to door trim panel
Oval-head screw TS4x10ISA	2.3 Nm

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Installing door handle

NOTE: Description is for left component only. Procedure on the right side is identical.

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

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Remove welding remnants on door trim panel with a scalpel.
Feed door handle into the door trim panel and the armrest.
NOTE: Welding pins must not protrude from the door trim panel.

Tighten the screws (1).

TIGHTENING TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS

Repair screw to door trim panel
Oval-head screw TS4x10 ISA	2.3 Nm

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Follow-up work