Console Armrest Disassembly/Reassembly

NOTE:

When prying with a flat-tip screwdriver, wrap it with protective tape to prevent damage.
Take care not to scratch the armrest.

Remove these items.
- Center console trim (see step 2 )
- Console armrest (see CONSOLE ARMREST REMOVAL/INSTALLATION )
Insert a flat-tip screwdriver wrapped with protective tape into a gap between the console armrest (A) and the console armrest base (B), and gently push it straight down until one of the inside hooks (C) of the console armrest come off the stop portion (D) of the console base.
NOTE: Apply protective tape (E) to the projection in the back surface of the console armrest to prevent damage.

Fig 1: Inserting A Flat-Tip Screwdriver Wrapped With Protective Tape
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Slightly slide console armrest forward to get the inside hooks over the stop portions, then remove the flat-tip screwdriver from the gap.
Remove the console armrest (A) from the guide rails of the console armrest base (B).

Fig 2: Removing Console Armrest From Guide Rails Of Console Armrest Base
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Using a T20 Torx bit, remove the screws, then separate the slide bracket (A), upper base (B), armrest lock (C), armrest hinge (D) and the lower base (E).

Fig 3: Separating Slide Bracket, Upper Base, Armrest Lock, Armrest Hinge
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Reassemble the console armrest in the reverse order of disassembly.