Removing and installing/replacing center armrest (330i xDrive Wagon, 328d xDrive Wagon, 330i GT xDrive, 340i GT xDrive)
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Necessary preliminary work:
- Move both front seats forwards
- Remove rear CENTER CONSOLE TRIM .
NOTE:
Open the center armrest, because the spring (1) will otherwise be under too much tension.
Detach the spring (1) with the screwdriver (2).
Installation note:
Make sure the spring (1) is correctly seated.
Drive the hinge axes (1) out.
NOTE:
The hinge axes (1) are secured with gearing (3) on the outside.
Remove the spring (2), open the center armrest and feed out of storage compartment.