Armrest, Removing And Installing: Removing

-- Switch off the ignition.

-- Remove the center console trim without vent. Refer to CENTER CONSOLE TRIM WITHOUT VENT, REMOVING AND INSTALLING .

-- Remove the center console trim with vent. Refer to CENTER CONSOLE TRIM WITH VENT, REMOVING AND INSTALLING .

-- Move the driver and front passenger seats all the way forward.

-- Remove the bolts -1 and 6-.

-- Remove the shaft -3- and the intermediate piece -4-.

-- Remove the armrest -2- from the center console -7-.

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