52 25 030 Removing and installing complete armrest for rear seat backrest

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Necessary preliminary tasks:

Remove center cushion section for rear seat. Refer to 52 25 002 REMOVING AND INSTALLING PADDING FOR LEFT OR RIGHT REAR SEAT .

Unclip cover (2) in area (1) and remove towards front.

Fig 1: Removing Cover

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Release screws (3).

Installation:

Tightening torque, 52 25 4AZ. Refer to SEATS - TIGHTENING TORQUES .

Disconnect plug connections.

Remove armrest (4).

Ski bag or cooler box option:

Unclip cover (2) in area (1) and remove towards front.

Fig 2: Unclipping Cover

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