There are no removable armrests from the factory.
Removing C5 armrests ?
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Removing C5 armrests ?
I'm sure this has been asked before, but I couldn't find it in a search. How do you remove the door armrests on a C5 ? Thank You ! I bought a custom set from CorvetteAmerica and I have to say, they are one heck of a nice item, Leather with embroidered with the C5 logo and the 'Corvette' below it. Really sharp ! I just need to know how to safely remove the stock ones. 
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Here is a cut and paste from the 03 Brochure in regards to the Anniversary Edition's interior:
■ Unique Shale interior with
embroidered head restraints,
color-coordinated leather doorpull
grips and armrest pads
See the Picture in brochure on page 4 of the Factory Leather Armrest Pad
http://www.50thregistry.com/brochure.pdf
As to an answer on how to remove the factory installed leather armrest pads, sorry, not exactly sure how the factory adhered the leather pads.
Good luck on the removal, and installation of your new custom Corvette America embroidered ones.
■ Unique Shale interior with
embroidered head restraints,
color-coordinated leather doorpull
grips and armrest pads
See the Picture in brochure on page 4 of the Factory Leather Armrest Pad
http://www.50thregistry.com/brochure.pdf
As to an answer on how to remove the factory installed leather armrest pads, sorry, not exactly sure how the factory adhered the leather pads.
Good luck on the removal, and installation of your new custom Corvette America embroidered ones.
Last edited by 03 A/E Coupe; Feb 10, 2012 at 05:53 AM. Reason: Picture link added
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The factory Armrests !
Well the replacements come with a strip of double face tape on them, and as you can see the 'Stock' the factory armrests are separate from the door panel. The stock I presume are held on likewise. I'm just not sure how I go about safely removing them so I can install the replacements. 
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New arm rests !
Well here are some pre installed pics, I's like to post pics of them after I remove the old ones. I know I have to lift them and I was wondering if I do it slowly, will the double faced tape holding them on will lift, but is it better to try this in warm or cold weather ? Like June when the car sits out in the sun and the interior gets good and hot ? like summer and when the heat is up in the sunny days of June ?
Here is a picture of the new armrests and what I did with the new door handle surrounds.
Here is a picture of the new armrests and what I did with the new door handle surrounds.
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I was wondering about these and what you did. I was thinking someone already installed some or there was a special package from the factory they came with after seeing your pictures.
My first thoughts are they are double sided taped on. I don't know but I would do this myself. I would remove the panel and investigate it to see how they are fixed on. But I can't see GM going to too much trouble to mount what amounts to an after market dress up item.
Maybe you could also ask our resident GM C5 engineer, he may know.
My first thoughts are they are double sided taped on. I don't know but I would do this myself. I would remove the panel and investigate it to see how they are fixed on. But I can't see GM going to too much trouble to mount what amounts to an after market dress up item.
Maybe you could also ask our resident GM C5 engineer, he may know.