Removing Damper For Armrest On Centre Console

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Fig 1: Identifying Damper For Armrest On Centre Console

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Open oddments tray -Arrow A- .

Fig 2: Opening Oddments Tray
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Unclip safety clip -4- on both dampers -Arrow B- .

Fig 3: Removing Oddments Tray Safety Clip
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Information
- Before unhooking the damper, secure the oddments tray and prevent it from closing.
Unhook both dampers -3- (-Arrow C- ).

Fig 4: Removing Dampers Hooks
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Unscrew fastening screws -3- (-Arrow A- ).

Fig 5: Removing Dampers Fastening Screws
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Loosen and remove securing frame.
1. 5.1. Insert a screwdriver between centre console and securing frame and open up the centre console -Arrow B- . Remove the locating pins on both sides of the securing frame from the bores on the centre console -Arrow C- .
  
  Fig 6: Loosening Securing Frame
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2. 5.2. Swivel securing frame upwards -Arrow D- and remove it -Arrow E- .
  
  Fig 7: Removing Securing Frame
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Turn damper -1- (-Arrow F- ), then unhook and remove it -Arrow G- .

Fig 8: Removing Damper From Console
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