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How to Repair the Armrest on an Opel Vivaro - Renault Trafic

Model: Vauxhall Vivaro MK 1 - Years 2001-2014

This guide will illustrate the main steps useful for repairing the armrest on the Opel Vivaro, as well as the Renault Trafic. First, get inside the vehicle and remove the armrest from the seat; to do this, remove the central cap of the handle to detach it, thus unfastening and removing the armrest, as shown in the video. At this point, carry out the repair of the armrest and its internal components, opting for replacement if it is not repairable. Finally, refit the armrest onto the seat, applying the reverse procedure!

Updated on 20 September 2026 by ScegliAuto

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