Removing locking element for center armrest

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Precondition

Fold the rear seat backrest at the center

NOTE: For a better overview the removed condition is shown here.

Preliminary work

Refer to REMOVING REAR CENTER ARMREST .
Refer to REMOVING THE TRIM FOR THE CENTER ARMREST .

Unclip locking element for center armrest (1).

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