Interior - Rear Arm Rest Won't Fold Down
74 10 02April 21, 2010
2021420 Supersedes T.B. Group 74 number 09-01 dated September 02, 2009 to add additional model year applicability.
Vehicle Information
Condition
Rear Arm Rest Inoperative
Rear arm rest will not fold down or binds in the up, or near up position.
Note:
DO NOT replace armrest for this condition. Arm rests replaced for this condition will be debited.
Technical Background
Security anchors on either side of the arm rest may not properly release.
Follow the procedure below or review the attachment to release properly.
Note:
Releasing the arm rest is a one time customer courtesy repair.
Production Solution
No production change required.
Service
^ Carefully grip the armrest and apply slight downward pressure while rocking arm rest side to side to release security anchors.
^ Once arm rest is released, remove bottom side covers by releasing security tabs.
Bottom side covers removed.
^ Assure security anchors were properly released on both sides.
^ Verify that arm rest now operates properly.
Install arm rest bottom side covers.
Warranty
Required Parts and Tools
No Special Parts Required.
No Special Tools required.
Additional Information
All part and service references provided in this Technical Bulletin are subject to change and/or removal. Always check with your Parts Dept. and Repair Manuals for the latest information.