Removing and installing bracket/hinges for centre armrest — AUDI

🧭 Before you start

Fits: Audi A6/A7 C7 (4G, 2011–2018)

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• As protection against metal swarf, place plastic sheeting between backrest cover and outer backrest frame.
• Risk of injury!Wear safety goggles. — Drill out rivet (3).

📋 Procedure

1. Prise cover (1) off trim (2) for centre armrest using removal wedge3409; to do so, unclip retaining tabs (arrow B) from lugs (arrow A).
2. Pull cover off trim for centre armrest.
3. Fold down centre armrest (rear) (3).
4. Press backrest padding with backrest cover (1) to the side and remove bolt (4) for trim panel (2) for centre armrest using 1/4 bit reversible ratchet.
5. Take hold of bottom edge of trim panel (2) for centre armrest and pull it as far as possible off trim for centre armrest (1)(arrow).

6. To do so, disengage retaining tabs (4) and (5). [Note: Ignore (item 3).]
7. Detach trim panel (1) for centre armrest in direction of (arrow) from trim (2) for centre armrest and at the same time disengage catches (top arrows).
8. ⚠ Catches on top of trim panel for centre armrest could be damaged during removal. — Remove centre armrest (rear) .
9. Remove bolts (2) and (3) from trim (1) for centre armrest.
10. Press lugs (arrows) in direction of (arrow) until retaining tabs of lugs for trim (1) for centre armrest are disengaged at bracket (2) for centre armrest.
11. Detach trim (1) for centre armrest towards front from bracket (4) for centre armrest upwards at an angle (arrow).
12. Equipment version with storage box: Remove storage box in centre console (rear) . [Note: As protection against metal swarf, place plastic sheeting between backrest cover and outer backrest frame.]
13. ⚠ Risk of injury!Wear safety goggles. — Drill out rivet (3).
14. Remove the two nuts (4).
15. Detach bracket (1) for centre armrest from studs (5) and pull out of section (2)(arrow).

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