51 16 215 Removing and installing/replacing center armrest sliding unit

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Remove fresh air grill, refer to 64 22 190 REMOVING AND INSTALLING/REPLACING FRESH-AIR GRILL IN REAR OF CAR .

Release screws (1) and nuts (2).

Fig 1: Removing Center Armrest Screws

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Open center armrest (1) and remove storage tray (2) at same time.

Fig 2: Removing Center Armrest

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