51 16 273 Removing and installing/replacing fastener for center armrest

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Necessary preliminary tasks:

Remove CENTRE ARMREST

Unlock fastener for center armrest (1) and pull out in direction of arrow from center armrest (2).

Fig 1: Removing Fastener For Centre Armrest

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Installation:

Release elements (1) must not be damaged.

Ensure correct guiding (2).

Fig 2: Identifying Guiding And Elements

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