Diesel Data: Automotive Repair

Bolster Assembly - Rear Armrest



78.20.02 Bolster Assembly - Rear Armrest

Remove

1. Raise rear seat centre headrest, release clips securing headrest and remove.







2. Lower armrest and carefully release 2 upper clips securing armrest bolster bars to seat frame.







3. Release bolster bars from seat frame and raise armrest to closed position.
4. Firmly grasp the armrest and bolster assembly, using considerable force withdraw armrest bolster assembly from seat frame pivots.

NOTE: During removal it is likely that one or both armrest pivots will break; replacement pivots are available as a 'spares' item.

5. Remove broken lower armrest pivots.

NOTE: Care must be used to ensure seat frame is not distorted during pivot removal.

Refit

1. Fit and secure new armrest bolster pivots to seat frame.
2. Fit new armrest and bolster assembly to lower pivots, align and push fully home to lock.
3. Position bolster armrest assembly vertically, align bars, fit and secure bolster bars to upper seat frame clips.
4. Check operation of armrest assembly.
5. Fit and secure rear seat centre headrest.