51 16 196 Removing and installing / replacing cover for center armrest

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Slide cover (1) towards rear and snap at rear in direction of arrow out of center armrest (2).

Remove cover (1) towards rear.

Fig 1: Removing Cover Towards Rear

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Installation:

Guides (1) and catches (2) on cover (3) must not be damaged.

Fig 2: Identifying Guides And Catches On Cover

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