51 41 060 Removing and installing/replacing armrest on front left or right door trim panel (up to 03/2007)

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Necessary preliminary tasks:

Remove FRONT DOOR TRIM PANEL
Remove INSIDE DOOR HANDLE

Release nuts (1 and 2).

Remove retaining plate from door trim panel (4).

Installation:

Retaining plate must be positioned over pin (3).

Fig 1: Removing Retaining Plate From Door Trim Panel

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IMPORTANT:

Only drill down to door trim panel area (2) so as not to damage the contact surface.

Drill out welding spots (1) on door trim panel (2) with 8 mm dia. welding spot drill bit.

Release nut (3) and remove armrest.

NOTE:

Armrest is welded to door trim panel only on initial installation.

If necessary, release nuts (3) instead of welding spots (1).

Fig 2: Removing Armrest

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Installation:

Attach armrest (1) to door trim panel and screw down with nuts (2).

Fig 3: Attaching Armrest To Door Trim Panel

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