Replace armrest

Preliminary work needed: 

• Remove front door TRIM PANEL .

Removal: 

Drill out or grind down the welding pins in area (1).

Feed the armrest out of the door trim panel and remove.

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Installation: 

Saw off all welding pins (1) along the molding (2).

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Insert the armrest in the door trim panel and align it.

Tighten screws (1) and (2).

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Required reworking: 

• Install front door TRIM PANEL .