Removing the armrest on the side trim panel
NOTE:
Description is for left component only. Procedure on the right side is identical.
Preliminary work
- Refer to REMOVING REAR SEAT BENCH .
- Refer to REMOVING ARMREST SIDE SECTION .
- Refer to REMOVING C-PILLAR TRIM PANEL .
- Refer to REMOVING THE INNER DOOR SILL COVER STRIP .
- Refer to REMOVING REAR SIDE TRIM PANEL .
- Refer to REMOVING THE SOUND INSULATION ON THE SIDE TRIM PANEL .
- Carefully spot-weld (arrows) and drill out with the special tool 5 A3C D25 .
- Guide out and remove the armrest.