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HOMESERVICE MANUALSMINI2013COOPER JCW, 2D CONVERTIBLE, STANDARD TRANSREPAIR AND DIAGNOSISEXTERNAL PAGESDIFFERENT CARSECTION 1923 (BODY EQUIPMENT - REPAIR)MIRRORS, COVERS, ASHTRAYS, SHELVES, TRAYS51 16... REMOVING AND INSTALLING/REPLACING CENTER ARMREST ADJUSTMENT UNIT
2013 Mini Cooper JCW, 2D Convertible, Standard Trans

51 16... Removing and installing/replacing center armrest adjustment unit

2013 Mini Cooper JCW, 2D Convertible, Standard TransSECTION 51 16... Removing and installing/replacing center armrest adjustment unit
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Necessary preliminary tasks: 

Release screws (1).

Release screws (2) and remove holder (3).

Fig 1: Identifying Screws And Holder
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Feed out adjustment unit (1) with storage tray (2) towards rear/top.

Fig 2: Feeding Out Adjustment Unit With Storage Tray
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Release catches (1) on storage tray (2) and remove adjustment unit (3).

Fig 3: Releasing Catches On Storage Tray
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Release catches (1) on trim (2) and remove trim (2) from adjustment unit (3).

Fig 4: Removing Trim From Adjustment Unit
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