Removing the center armrest storage compartment

Preliminary work 

• Refer to DEACTIVATING THE 48 V ELECTRICAL SYSTEM .
• Refer to DEACTIVATING VEHICLE-SPECIFIC HIGH-VOLTAGE OR LOW-VOLTAGE VEHICLE ELECTRICAL SYSTEM .
• Refer to REMOVING FOOTWELL TRIM PANEL ON THE RIGHT .
• Refer to REMOVING THE TRIM PANEL FOR PEDAL MECHANISM .
• Refer to REMOVING THE CENTER CONSOLE TRIM .
• Refer to REMOVING THE FRONT STORAGE COMPARTMENT .
• Refer to REMOVING THE REAR CENTER CONSOLE TRIM .
• Refer to REMOVING THE CENTER CONSOLE .

• Remove insert (1)  .

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• Actuate locking mechanism (1)  as shown with a suitable screwdriver (2)  and remove the cover (3)  .

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• Loosen screws (1)  .
• Feed out storage compartment (2)  upwards and disconnect plug connections if necessary.

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