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Front Seat Armrest Replacement All Except Luxury

Removal Procedure

  1. Release the bottom edge of the seatback cover. Refer to Front Seat Back Cushion Cover and Cushion Pad Replacement .

  2. Object Number: 333624  Size: SH
  3. Use a small bladed tool in order to release the clip (1) that retains the armrest to the seatback (2).
  4. Pull the armrest (3) from the seatback.

Installation Procedure


    Object Number: 333624  Size: SH
  1. Install the retaining clip (1) to the seatback (2).
  2. Ensure that the retaining clip is fully seated.
  3. Install the armrest (3) to the seatback.
  4. Press on the armrest in order to engage the armrest with the retaining clip in the seatback.
  5. Secure the bottom edge of the seatback cover. Refer to Front Seat Back Cushion Cover and Cushion Pad Replacement .

Front Seat Armrest Replacement Luxury (Y91)

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.