I have some cracking in the leather of one of my armrests. How can i take these off so i don't have to leave my truck at the repair shop so i can get this armrest recovered??

Armrest Replacement - Front Seat

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<LI type=1>Set the front seat back in the forward position. <LI type=1>Separate the J-clip at the bottom of the seat using a flat bladed tool. <LI type=1>Remove the 2 push pins at the bottom retaining the seat back cover to the card board. <LI type=1>From the back of the front seat, disconnect the heating element wire connector, if equipped. <LI type=1>Role up the seat cover up to the bottom of the arm rest. <LI type=1>Recline the seat. <LI type=1>From the front of the seat move the seat cushion away from the seat frame to gain access to the arm rest clip. <LI type=1>Remove the rubber band from the clip. <LI type=1>Remove the clip from the seat frame.
Remove the arm rest by pulling outwards.
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<LI type=1>Install the clip in the slot of the seat frame. <LI type=1>Install the rubber band on the clip to retain it in place. <LI type=1>Fold down the seat cover. <LI type=1>Install the arm rest by pressing in until it is fully seated. <LI type=1>Connect the heating element wire connector. <LI type=1>Set the front seat back in the forward position. <LI type=1>Pull down on the seat cover in order to install the 2 push pins retaining the seat back to the card board. <LI type=1>Connect the J-clip at the bottom of the seat.
Push on the seat back cover to ensure the cover is held in place by the velcro.