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Armrest Replacement (YC7)



Armrest Replacement (YC7)

Removal Procedure

1. Remove the bucket seat from the vehicle. Refer to Seat Replacement - Bucket (Seat Replacement - Bucket) .
2. Place the seat in the fully upright position.




3. Release the J-hook at the bottom of the seat back.




4. Reach up and inside the seat back. Remove the armrest retaining clip.
5. Slide the armrest assembly out of the seat back.
6. Remove the armrest cover for cleaning or replacement:

1. Unzip the armrest cover.
2. Pull the armrest cover off of the seat pad.




Installation Procedure

1. Install the armrest cover to the armrest, if the cover was removed.




2. Reach inside the seat back and insert the armrest retaining clip into the seat back frame.

* Install the retaining clip with the opening facing down.
* Observe the fit of the clip once installed. If the clip is loose when fitted in the groove in the seat back frame, remove the clip and crimp the clip closed slightly.
Repeat this procedure until the clip fits snugly in the groove, or install a new clip.





3. Insert the armrest into the seat back until the armrest retaining clip engages the groove on the armrest post.
Pull on the armrest in order to verify that the clip is holding.




4. Attach the halves of the J-hook along the bottom edge of the seat back.
5. Install the bucket seat in the vehicle. Refer to Seat Replacement - Bucket (Seat Replacement - Bucket) .