Install the armrest on the rear door trim panel

• Saw off all welding pins on the armrest along the moldings (arrow).

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• Cut off the welding pins (1) on the handle along the molding.

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• Connect the armrest (2) with the handle (3).
• Mount and tighten the bolt (1).
  TIGHTENING TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS
  
  

  Repair screw to door trim panel
  Oval-head screw	Tightening torque	2.3 Nm

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• Install the armrest together with the handle.
  NOTE: Sawn off welding pins must not protrude from the door trim panel.
• Mount and tighten the repair screws (arrows).
  TIGHTENING TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS
  
  

  Repair screw to door trim panel
  Oval-head screw	Tightening torque	2.3 Nm

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• Mount the lock washer (1).
• Mount and tighten the repair screws (2).
  TIGHTENING TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS
  
  

  Repair screw to door trim panel
  Oval-head screw	Tightening torque	2.3 Nm

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Follow-up work 

• Refer to INSTALLING REAR DOOR TRIM PANEL .
• Refer to INSTALLING THE COVER ON THE DOOR HANDLE .