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Solution: V8/100/200 Armrest - How to get it apart
If you look underneath the armrest there are 3 holes. In each of
these holes is I believe a 3mm allen type hex head bolt. You don't
actually take the bolt out.
The door armrest is attached with funky allen screw's. When ya
turn 'em they don't come out. They loosen their grip on a
clamping mechanism instead.
Shown below, hopefully my ascii art is readable :-)
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The big piece above is attached to the door frame, the smaller
upside down cone is pulled down from underneath by an allen screw.
The smaller cone and screw are imbedded in the armrest.
As you unscrew the allen screw the cone goes up and loosens it's
grip on the door frame. If you over loosen, the cone strips,
then when you go to tighten, it won't. This is where ya get
screwed if ya mess up. You'll be left with a door handle that's
come off in your hand when you try to close the door.
Don't ask how I know this :-(
So..... loosen maybe 5-8 turns and try to loosen the armrest by
wiggling up and down... if no, try another 2-3 turns until it
comes off.... go gentle and you'll be okay :-)
Mike L.
90 V8
91 V8
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