Installing the armrest on the side trim panel

• Insert the new armrest into the side trim panel.
• Mark all welding pins (1) flush with the side trim panel as shown.

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

• Remove the armrest once more and cut out all welding pins (1) on the marks.

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• Install the armrest (1).
• Screw in the repair screw (1) with the washers and tighten.
  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 SIDE TRIM PANEL UPPER SECTION AT REAR LEFT .
• Refer to INSTALLING D-PILLAR TRIM PANEL .
• Refer to INSTALLING C-PILLAR TRIM PANEL .