52 25... Replacing armrest lower section for rear seat backrest

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Necessary preliminary work:

Remove ARMREST for rear seat backrest

Release retaining ring (1) on left and right.

Release screws on left and right.

Installation:

Armrest upper section is coded against incorrect installation with plastic pins (2).

Fig 1: Identifying Retaining Ring And Plastic Pins

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Replacement only:

Remove COVER ON ARMREST
Remove CAP ON ARMREST
Remove DECORATIVE TRIM
Remove CAMOUFLAGE ON ARMREST