Armrest Lock Replacement

NOTE: Take care not to scratch the armrest and related parts.

Remove the center console armrest (see CENTER CONSOLE ARMREST REPLACEMENT ).
Using a T15 TORX bit, remove the screws. Slide the armrest liner (A) downward to release the hooks (B), then remove the armrest liner and armrest spring (C).

Fig 1: Identifying Armrest Liner, Hooks And Armrest Spring
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Using a T15 TORX bit, remove the screws.

Fig 2: Removing Armrest Lock Screws
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Slide the armrest (A) all the way forward, using a T15 TORX bit, remove the screws, then remove the armrest backbone (B).

Fig 3: Identifying Armrest, Armrest Backbone And Screws
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From the back of the armrest backbone (A), push the edge of the armrest lock pin (B) with a flat-tip screwdriver, then slide the armrest lock pin fully.

Fig 4: Identifying Armrest Backbone And Armrest Lock Pin
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Remove the armrest lock (A) with the armrest lock pin (B) from the armrest backbone (C).

Fig 5: Identifying Armrest Lock, Armrest Lock Pin And Armrest Backbone
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Remove the armrest lock pin (A), then separate the armrest lock (B) and armrest lock spring (C).

Fig 6: Identifying Armrest Lock Pin, Armrest Lock And Armrest Lock Spring
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Install the armrest lock in the reverse order of removal.