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51 41 060 Removing and installing/replacing armrest on left or right front door (up to 09/2002)

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Necessary Preliminary Tasks: 

NOTE: Size of Torx head = T8H.

A small mirror will help you to locate the screws.

Release screws (1) on reverse side of armrest padding (2).

Release clips (3) and remove armrest padding (2).

Fig 1: Removing Armrest Padding
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