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How to Remove the Armrest of the BMW 3 Series

Model: BMW Serie 3 E92, E90, E91 - Years: 2005, 2006, 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011, 2012, 2013

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In this brief and simple guide, you will see the main steps to remove and replace the armrest of the BMW 3 Series. First, get inside the vehicle and start by removing the plastic cover of the rear air vents using a very thin plastic pry tool; then disconnect the electrical connector at the back, as shown in the video.

At this point, tap on the central pin to remove it, then take out the armrest. Finally, install the new one by reversing the procedure!


Updated on 22 June 2026 by ScegliAuto


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In this tutorial, you will see how to open the bonnet on the Mitsubishi L200, a very simple operation that follows the standard procedure. First, open the vehicle and go to the driver's side, then locate the lever at the lower outer area, just in front of the pedals, and pull it. Next, position yourself in front of the bonnet, locate the second lever above the Mitsubishi logo, and push it to the right, releasing the latch. At this point, you can fully lift the bonnet and secure it with the prop rod.

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