Removing Armrest Release

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2010 Porsche Cayenne, 2009 Porsche Cayenne, and 2008 Porsche Cayenne. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

Information

If the lid cannot be opened, the lid release can be removed using a stop-gap measure. → EMERGENCY OPERATION OF RELEASE

In vehicles with phone handsets in the armrest, the entire armrest must be replaced. → 681737 REMOVING AND INSTALLING ARMREST FOR CENTRE CONSOLE

Fig 1: Identifying Armrest Release

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Release and open cover and shelf on armrest.

Fig 2: Releasing Armrest Cover
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Pull off cap -2- and unscrew fastening screws -3- .

Fig 3: Unscrewing Fastening Screws
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Unclip shelf -4- and swivel it upwards.

Fig 4: Removing Shelf Clip
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Remove release.

Fig 5: Removing Release
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1. 4.1. Press lower release button -arrow A- and pull release -1- upwards -arrow B- to remove it.
Remove fastening nuts -5- .

Fig 6: Removing Release Fastening Nuts
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