Removal Procedure

Remove the door energy absorber pad. Refer to Energy Absorber Pad Replacement .
Remove the 5 clips (3), by sliding them away from the trim panel (1).

Fig 1: View Of Arm Rest, Trim panels, Clips & Nuts
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Remove the 7 nuts (2), attaching the armrest (4) to the trim panel (2).
Slide the armrest (4) to the rear of the trim panel (1) and remove.