Armrest hole... Where to cut? - SEAT Cupra.net

Squintstream · 11-03-2010, 11:06

Hi All,

Plan to fit an armrest this weekend

Just want to confirm 100% before taking a Dremel (or other sharp/cutting object) to my centre console…

Do I cut the outside perimeter of the coin tray? If I follow this line, I trust I won’t leave any unsightly gaps between the consol and the rest?

I’ve looked at various pictures and threads, but can’t find a definitive answer on where to cut

Thanks for any guidance you can give me!

Charlie

*daboy3000* · 11-03-2010, 16:27

Yes, pretty much but it has to be one of the worse things, cutting into your car with a saw.

I think i fitted the bracket first then starting making the hole untill it was big enough to fit the armreast into. Just take your time it can be quite a job!

Squintstream · 11-03-2010, 22:58

Cheers, tell me about it, not looking forward to the first cut!

As you say, will probably fit the bracket first and take my T...I...M...E

andi leon frtdi · 11-03-2010, 23:15

I fitted my one last week and i took out the centre console, turned it upside down and cut around the coin holder near the top of the console(cutting the lip off with it). you will need a 13mm deep socket torque bits sorry i can't remember what size, an allen key and a small screwdriver.

11-03-2010, 11:06	#1
Squintstream Noob Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Midlands Posts: 312	Armrest hole... Where to cut? Hi All, Plan to fit an armrest this weekend Just want to confirm 100% before taking a Dremel (or other sharp/cutting object) to my centre console… Do I cut the outside perimeter of the coin tray? If I follow this line, I trust I won’t leave any unsightly gaps between the consol and the rest? I’ve looked at various pictures and threads, but can’t find a definitive answer on where to cut Thanks for any guidance you can give me! Charlie __________________

11-03-2010, 22:58	#3
Squintstream Noob Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Midlands Posts: 312	Cheers, tell me about it, not looking forward to the first cut! As you say, will probably fit the bracket first and take my T...I...M...E __________________

11-03-2010, 23:15	#4
andi leon frtdi Full Member Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: portsmouth Posts: 119	I fitted my one last week and i took out the centre console, turned it upside down and cut around the coin holder near the top of the console(cutting the lip off with it). you will need a 13mm deep socket torque bits sorry i can't remember what size, an allen key and a small screwdriver. __________________ Stage 1 revo, OEM cruise control, MKi9000, OEM Arm rest, OEM Coat Holder, OEM boot tidy parcel shelf and thats all folks !

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daboy3000 No Longer a Seat owner Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Oxted Posts: 781	Yes, pretty much but it has to be one of the worse things, cutting into your car with a saw. I think i fitted the bracket first then starting making the hole untill it was big enough to fit the armreast into. Just take your time it can be quite a job!

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