Removing Armrest With Cover (Rear)

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Fig 1: Identifying Armrest Cover (Rear)

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Fig 2: Identifying Rear Backrest

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Remove backrest. → Removing rear backrest
Removing armrest cover: Open up armrest -1- -Arrow A- .

Fig 3: Removing Armrest Cover
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Swivel the armrest cover -2- out over the backrest frame -Arrow B- .

Fig 4: Rotating Armrest Cover On Backrest Frame
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Unclip locking tabs -3- of armrest cover -2- at the backrest frame -4- -Arrow C- and remove downwards -Arrow D- .

Fig 5: Unclipping Locking Tabs - 3 Of Armrest Cover - 2 At Backrest Frame
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Fig 6: Removing Armrest Cover
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Detach restraining strap of cover -5- -Arrow E- .

Fig 7: Detaching Restraining Strap Of Cover Using Tool
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Release retaining clip -6- with a plastic wedge -Arrow F- and pull over pin -7- -Arrow G- .

Fig 8: Releasing Retaining Clip With Plastic Wedge
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Close armrest with cover -1- by approx. 45° and unhook with the pin -7- from the guide -8- -Arrow H- .

Fig 9: Closing Armrest With Cover
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Unhook armrest with cover -1- with the pin -9- from the guide -10- and remove -Arrow I- .

Fig 10: Removing Armrest Cover
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