I think the earlier, shorter, non-adjustable ones are easier to deal with
than the later ones. On yours, you pop the plastic cap off the near end (if
you still have it) and use an allen wrench to unscrew the bolt that holds it
on. Then it will slide off, I believe. I haven't fooled around with them too
much, but from what I remember, you can see "the works" when you look inside
and see what's wrong.

Ed

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From: "Steve Williams" <sbw@SBW.ORG>
Sent: Friday, March 18, 2011 8:52 AM
To: <vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM>
Subject:      Repair Arm Rest Stop?

> My '84 Westy has the stock seats.  I leaned a little too hard on one
> of the armrests.  I heard a crack, and now the armrest won't stay
> horizontal.  It just continues to rotate down past the seat bottom.
>
> Can anyone tell me whether it's possible to repair the stop?  I've
> got spare seats I can cannibalize.  How do you disassemble the armrest?
>
> Thanks!
>