does any know where i can find directions on how to remove an armrest from a astro van?

Answer 1

This is the Auto Zone site and it is for a 1992 Astro Van. Then change the year of van if different.

http://www.autozone.com/servlet/UiBroker?ForwardPage=/az/cds/en_us/0900823d/80/11/b0/78/0900823d8011b078.jsp

If you click on the pic then it will go to a different pic where it will be enlarged so you can see it better.

Answer 2

remove the bolts and it falls out