Armrest Replacement - Front Seat

ARMREST REPLACEMENT - FRONT SEAT

TOOLS REQUIRED
J 38778 Door Trim Pad Clip Remover

REMOVAL PROCEDURE




1. Using J 38778 remove the push-in retainers (1) from the front seat armrest base cover.




2. Remove the front seat armrest base cover from the armrest.




3. Using J 38778 remove the push-in retainers from the armrest bracket cover.

IMPORTANT: Do NOT try to unscrew the caps from the armrest pivot bolts. The caps do not unscrew and can be damaged.




4. Position a flat-bladed tool behind the armrest bracket plastic cover and pry the cover off of the bracket.
5. From inside the cover, push out on the pivot bolt cap to disengage the cap from the cover.
6. Remove the pivot bolt cap.




7. Pivot the bracket cover forward and remove the rear bolts from the armrest base.




8. Pivot the bracket cover rearward and remove the front bolts from the armrest base.




9. Remove the armrest from the seat cushion frame.

INSTALLATION PROCEDURE




1. Position the armrest base on the seat cushion frame.

NOTE: Refer to Fastener Notice in Service Precautions.




2. Install rear bolts (1) the front seat armrest base.

Tighten
Tighten the bolts to 10 N.m (89 lb in).




3. Install the front bolts (1) to the armrest base.

Tighten
Tighten the bolts to 10 N.m (89 lb in).




4. Install the push-in retainers to the armrest bracket cover.
5. Center the pivot bolts in the bracket cover opening.

IMPORTANT: The caps will NOT tighten but will continue to turn freely, even after the caps are secure.

6. Using a large coin, screw in the pivot bolt caps onto the cover.
7. Press in on the caps to seat them onto the pivot bolt heads.




8. Position the cover on the armrest base.
9. Install the push-in retainers.
10. Inspect the armrest for proper operation.