51 16 325 Removing and installing/replacing fastener for center armrest

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When working on trim panel components, make sure that visible surfaces are not scratched or damaged (e.g. by sharp-edged tools).

Pull stop pad (1) out of fastener for center armrest (2).

Fig 1: Identifying Center Armrest Stop Pad

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Release screw (1) and fold out fastener for center armrest (2), then remove.

Fig 2: Identifying Screw

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Installation note:

Hook in fixing bracket (3) from fastener for center armrest (2) into inner shell (1) correctly.

Fig 3: Identifying Fixing Bracket And Inner Shell

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NOTE:

Left housing form (A) up to production 05/09 (with recess for rubber seal) *
Right housing form (A) from production 05/09

* No longer available

Fig 4: Identifying Left Housing Form And Right Housing Form

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Component overview

1 = Return spring locking hook

2 = Locking hook

3 = Housing

4 = Button

5 = Return spring button

Replacement:

NOTE:

Up to production 05/09, a replacement of the locking hook is only possible with intact housing (3).

Housing (3) is reused. Parts (1, 2, 4 and 5) must be reconstructed into previous housing (3).

Fig 5: Identifying Housing, Locking Hooks, And Buttons

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Additional work up to production 05/09:

Disengage button (2) in direction of arrow and feed out housing (3).

Installation note:

Install return spring button (1) correctly and check function of button (2).

Fig 6: Identifying Housing And Buttons

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Carefully disengage return spring locking hook (1).

Installation note:

Test function of return spring locking hook (1).

Fig 7: Identifying Return Spring Locking Hook

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Lever out locking hook (1) out of axle bearing and feed out of housing (2).

Repeat additional operation on new part.

Installation note:

Install removed separate component from new part into previous housing (2).

Fig 8: Identifying Housing And Locking Hook

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