Removal Procedure

Set the front seat back in the forward position.

Fig 1: Front Seat Armrest Components
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Separate the J-clip at the bottom of the seat using a flat bladed tool.
Remove the 2 push pins at the bottom retaining the seat back cover to the card board.
From the back of the front seat, disconnect the heating element wire connector, if equipped.
Role up the seat cover up to the bottom of the arm rest.
Recline the seat.
From the front of the seat move the seat cushion away from the seat frame to gain access to the arm rest clip.
Remove the rubber band from the clip.
Remove the clip from the seat frame.
Remove the arm rest by pulling outwards.