Armrest, Rear: Removal: Removal

Fig 1: Outboard Side Cover, Recliner Lever & Fasteners

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On the inboard side cover (1), using a small flat bladed tool or equivalent, remove the fastener cover from the fastener (3).
Remove the fasteners (3) from the inboard side cover.
Remove the fasteners cover and fastener from the rear of the inboard side cover (2).
Remove the inboard side cover (1) from the seat.

Fig 2: Inboard Vertical Seat Back Cover Zipper & Seat Back Cover Material
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Lower the armrest fully.
Untuck the inboard vertical seat back cover zipper (2).
Unfasten the zipper (2) fully to release the tension on the seat back cover material (2) in the armrest area.

Fig 3: Lock Clip & Armrest Retaining Clips
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Position the seat cover material aside to access the armrest retaining clips (2).
Using a small pick tool or equivalent, remove the lock clip (1) from both sides of the armrest retaining clips (2).
NOTE:
Care should be used as to not drop the lock clip (1) into the seat.

Fig 4: Retaining Tabs
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Position the seat cover material aside to access the retaining tabs (1) on the armrest retaining clips.
With the armrest in the down position, press the retaining tabs (1).

Fig 5: Armrest Bracket, Armrest & Retaining Tabs
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While continuing to press the retaining tabs (2), rotate the armrest (3) toward the closed position. At the same time rotating the retaining clips around the armrest bracket (1).

Fig 6: Removing Armrest
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Rotate the armrest (1) out of the armrest pocket, releasing it from the armrest brackets.