Fw: armrest removal 200Q

[Rex Pedersen]

> I need to get inside the front door of my '89 200 and reconnect the 
> linkage to the lock cylinder.  I can't quite see how the armrest is 
> attached to the door, though.  There are three small holes in the 
> underside of the armrest, but they look a little small to contain the 
> usual type of screw that most cars use, and on top of that, the holes 
> don't angle toward the door, but seem to be completely vertical. 
> Someone who has had one of these off tell me how it works before I 
> end up breaking something.  Thanks.
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They are allen screws. 4 or 5 MM.
Chances are that your linkage is broken on the lock.
Go to http://members.aol.com/c1j1miller/index.html
Probably the best step by step procedure for the fix.
Rex Pedersen
Ludington, MI
86 5KS Wagon
87 5KSQ
90 V8Q
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