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Armrest Replacement YC6

Removal Procedure

  1. Remove the bucket seat from the vehicle. Refer to Bucket Seat Replacement .
  2. Disconnect the J-hook at the bottom of the seat back as follows:
  3. 2.1. Fully recline the seat back.
    2.2. Disconnect the J-hook fasteners at the bottom edges of the side bolsters.

    Object Number: 300312  Size: SH
  4. Reach inside the seat. Remove the clip retaining the armrest to the seat frame.

  5. Object Number: 300194  Size: SH
  6. Slide the armrest out of the seat frame.
  7. Remove the armrest cover:
  8. 5.1. Unzip the armrest cover.
    5.2. Pull the armrest cover off of the seat pad.

Installation Procedure

  1. Install the armrest cover to the armrest, if you removed the cover.

  2. Object Number: 300312  Size: SH
  3. Reach inside the seat back. Insert the armrest retaining clip into the seat back frame.
  4. • Install the clip with the opening facing down.
    • Observe the fit of the clip once installed. If the clip is loose when fitted in the groove in the seat back frame, remove the clip and crimp the clip closed slightly.
    • Repeat this procedure until the clip fits snugly in the groove, or install a new clip.

    Object Number: 300194  Size: SH
  5. Insert the armrest into the seat back until the armrest retaining clip engages the groove in the armrest post.
  6. Pull on the armrest in order to verify that the clip is holding.

  7. Fasten the J-hook fasteners at the bottom edges of the side bolsters.
  8. Return the seat to the fully upright position.
  9. Install J-hook along the bottom of the seat back.
  10. Install the bucket seat in the vehicle. Refer to Bucket Seat Replacement .

Armrest Replacement YC7

Removal Procedure

  1. Remove the bucket seat from the vehicle. Refer to Bucket Seat Replacement .
  2. Place the seat in the fully upright position.

  3. Object Number: 300207  Size: SH
  4. Release the J-hook at the bottom of the seat back.

  5. Object Number: 300196  Size: SH
  6. Reach up and inside the seat back. Remove the armrest retaining clip.
  7. Slide the armrest assembly out of the seat back.
  8. Remove the armrest cover for cleaning or replacement:
  9. 6.1. Unzip the armrest cover.
    6.2. Pull the armrest cover off of the seat pad.

Installation Procedure

  1. Install the armrest cover to the armrest, if the cover was removed.

  2. Object Number: 300196  Size: SH
  3. Reach inside the seat back and insert the armrest retaining clip into the seat back frame.
  4. • Install the retaining clip with the opening facing down.
    • Observe the fit of the clip once installed. If the clip is loose when fitted in the groove in the seat back frame, remove the clip and crimp the clip closed slightly.
    • Repeat this procedure until the clip fits snugly in the groove, or install a new clip.

    Object Number: 300194  Size: SH
  5. Insert the armrest into the seat back until the armrest retaining clip engages the groove on the armrest post.
  6. Pull on the armrest in order to verify that the clip is holding.


    Object Number: 300207  Size: SH
  7. Attach the halves of the J-hook along the bottom edge of the seat back.
  8. Install the bucket seat in the vehicle. Refer to Bucket Seat Replacement .

Armrest Replacement YC6

Removal Procedure


    Object Number: 555366  Size: SH
  1. Remove the armrest by rotating it to the down position.
  2. Slip a pair of snap-ring pliers between the seat and the armrest.


    Object Number: 555381  Size: SH
  3. Ensure that the snap-ring pliers go between the arms of the snap plate.
  4. Keeping the armrest plate arms open, pull the armrest straight back off the seat post.

Installation Procedure


    Object Number: 555361  Size: SH
  1. Install the armrest by setting it at approximately 45 degrees.
  2. Press the armrest until fully engaged into the groove of the seat post (1).