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Arm Rest: Service and Repair






51 16 206 Removing And Installing/Replacing Centre Armrest







Necessary preliminary work:
- Move both front seats forwards
- Remove rear centre console trim







NOTE: Open the centre armrest, because the spring (1) will otherwise be under too much tension.

Detach the spring (1) with the screwdriver (2).

Installation note:
Make sure the spring (1) is correctly seated.







Drive the hinge axes (1) out.

NOTE: The hinge axes (1) are secured with gearing (3) on the outside.

Remove the spring (2), open the centre armrest and feed out of storage compartment.