Installing the armrest on the side trim panel
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- Cut all the welding pins (1) of the armrest on mark (2) as shown.
Welding pins (1) must not protrude from the side trim panel.
- 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
Follow-up work
- Refer to INSTALLING SOUND INSULATION ON THE SIDE TRIM PANEL .
- Refer to INSTALLING REAR TRIM PANEL .
- Refer to INSTALLING THE UPPER TRIM PANEL ON ROLLOVER PROTECTION SYSTEM .
- Refer to INSTALLING THE REAR LEFT AND RIGHT HEAD RESTRAINT GUIDES .
- Refer to INSTALLING REAR LEFT AND RIGHT HEAD RESTRAINTS .
- Refer to REMOVING REAR SEAT BACKREST .
- Refer to INSTALLING THE LEFT AND RIGHT BACKREST SIDE SECTION .
- Refer to INSTALLING THE REAR SEAT .
- Refer to INSTALLING THE INNER DOOR SILL COVER STRIP .
- Refer to ATTACHING THE REAR OUTER WINDOW RECESS FINISHER STRIP .