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Seat Armrest - Front: Removal

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  1. Remove the 2 pivot screw covers.
  2. Fig 1: Locating Pivot Screw Covers
    GF0018530Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.

    Vehicles with the seat armrest locked in the vertical position 

  3. From the left side of the seat armrest, push in on the locking tab to reset the armrest impact locking pin.
  4. Fig 2: Locating Armrest Impact Locking Pin
    GF0018531Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.

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  5. Remove the pivot screw from each side and remove the seat armrest.
  6. Fig 3: Removing Seat Armrest
    GF0018532Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  7. Remove the seat armrest lid.
    1. Push the left latch button and open the seat armrest lid.
    2. Push the check lever to reset the 2 latch buttons and partially close the seat armrest lid.
    3. Push the right release button and lift the seat armrest lid assembly off.
  8. Fig 4: Identifying Left Latch And Right Release Button And Seat Armrest Lid
    GF0018533Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.