Installing the armrest on the side trim panel

• Cut all the welding pins (1) of the armrest on mark (2) as shown.

  The welding pins (1) must not protrude from the side trim panel. 

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• Install the armrest.
• Screw in and tighten the repair screws (arrows).
  TIGHTENING TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS
  
  

  Armrest on side trim panel
  Screw	tightening torque	1.8 Nm

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Follow-up work 

• Refer to INSTALLING THE SOUND INSULATION ON THE SIDE TRIM PANEL .
• Refer to INSTALLING REAR TRIM PANEL .
• Refer to INSTALLING THE INNER DOOR SILL COVER STRIP .
• Refer to INSTALLING C-PILLAR TRIM PANEL .
• Refer to INSTALLING BACKREST SIDE SECTION .
• Refer to INSTALLING THE REAR SEAT .