Without Rear Seat Warmer System

Remove the screw.

Fig 1: Removing Rear Seat Center Armrest Screw
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Remove the center armrest hinge cover in the direction of the arrow shown in the figure.
Remove the bolt.

Fig 2: Identifying Center Armrest Hinge Cover Bolt With Torque Specifications
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Partially peel back the trim of the center armrest hinge and remove the clip in the direction of arrow (1) shown in the figure.
CAUTION:
- Use a rag so that the clip does not fall off before it is removed. Otherwise, the clip may fall into the seat back and cannot be retrieved.
Fig 3: Removing Center Armrest Hinge Clip
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Remove the center armrest in the direction of arrow (2) shown in the figure while setting the pins aside.
Install in the reverse order of removal.