A8L V8-4.2L (BFM) (2004)
Arm Rest: Removal and Replacement
Center Armrest Gas-Filled Strut, Removing and Installing
Center Armrest Gas-filled Strut, Removing And Installing
Removing
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Remove center armrest.
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Starting at bottom - arrow -, remove cover panel - 1 - off padding - 2 -.
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Remove cover panel.
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Press down retainer tabs - 1 -.
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At same time, press mount - 2 - in direction of - arrow - until lugs of mount are disengaged from guides of padding - 3 -.
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Remove bracket with mount from padding.
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Remove off lock washer - 6 -.
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Remove pin - 7 -. Use mandrel if necessary.
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Remove bolts - 4 - (2x).
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Remove gas-filled strut - 5 -.