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Pull the armrest vertically up. There is a slot in the armrest and a pin on the frame. You have to match these to pull the armrest off. Without a zipper it's a little more challenging. Some armrest have a little screw that keeps the armrest on the frame. The older models usually worked with the slot and pin.
If you're finding it difficult to service/repair your car, get one of those online manuals. You'll not have to wait for others to answer, or rely on mechanics and all. Plus i know a website that has
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sometimes yes..there are bolts and screws that hold it on..take those out and the armrest should come off..(padded part anyway..)then you can decide on a salvage part or try to put something else on it..
If you are talking about the center armrest between the two front seats, the repair is easy. The plastic latch can be ordered for about $10 and replaced by taking apart the top lid assembly. I did it and it is not hard at all. Now if you are talking about the armrest compartment, that is one the I have not had any luck figuring out and have not found a solution to from anyone else. If anyone knows how to reattach the armrest please let me know. My e-mail is [email protected]. Thanks, Pete
check your armrest on the door panel, it should have 2 or 3 plastic plugs that cover the screws that hold the armrest onto the door,
these plugs can be gently levered out with a pointed instrument or a small screwdriver, also check for screws where you put your fingers to close the door when you are in the car.
if the door handle is on the armrest or the door trim you will see a x screw that holds it to the door, remove the screw
you may need to buy a set of torx drivers for removing the screws for the armrest and the door handle (Maybe)
once these are removed check for any screws around the bottom of the door trim, if there isnt any, use a flat instrument such as a knife blade or a blade screwdriver and put it between the back of the trim and the door and lever it back gently
You shold be able to order replacement parts for both the basket and the arm rest. Have your serial number ready. You can contact me if you would like them ordered.
John R.
That is the best fix. Even though you paid a lot of money for the car BMW hasn't figured out how to make decent door panels. They're stuck on this cheap fiberboard, waferboard panels covered with leather and vinyl. Then they put an occasional heavy duty bolt through it to hold on the door handle and armrest. Pull on it hard enough against the wind one day and bingo, the waferboard breaks and there really isn't a decent repair. Gorilla glue, epoxy, etc. might hold you over.
Wait til you get a leak in the door plastic. Then the water turns the waferboard door panel to mush.
Remove the door panel -- it is held on with snap fasteners pushed into holes areound the edge of the door panel. There may be few screws to remove around the handle, and armrest, etc.
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