Fitting Armrest

[mattwarcher]

Just bought armrest for k1 from dealer. I am not having it fitted at the dealer as I can't take time off work to get to the garage. any tips/photos on fitting it.

 

[alx_chung]

Its pretty easy. Just 4 holes to be drilled and that is it.
Just mark the holes and align them. Drill the holes in the console and then screw in.
Alex

 

[mattwarcher]

thanks for quick reply. what ? I have to drill into the car. now you are worrying me !

 

[John S FR 170]

Didn't fancy drilling holes in the centre console, just attached mine with heavy duty double sided tape, the type for number plates & badges.
It's fixed really well, no movement at all, plus if i do decide to remove it there's no signs of it being there apart from removing the glue marks.

 

[FAST AL]

Fitted armrest in mine which is an original item from seremotors.just aligned it over centre console,pencil marked then drilled holes.figured that i will never be removing it again.

 

[cfcmick]

I was worried too about drilling holes in my nice new car but....

It really is a piece of pi**

The armrest will line up easliy over the cup holders.
Make sure it's sitting nice and flat and true.
Mark the 5 holes to be drilled with a scribe or pencil.
Remove the armrest and carefully drill the holes.
(I used a 2.5mm drill bit)
Replace the armrest in situ.
Use the self tapers supplied with the armrest and secure it to the centre console.
Place the rubber insert over the cut out and hey presto

Easy peasey lemon squeezy
(If I can do it anyone can )

 

[dave mac]

make sure you take your time putting on the felt sticker inside I rushed and its all creased, sticks pretty quick!

 

[stevesulsh]

seems to be one of the first and most popular additions, but yet to see what one looks like fitted anyone have a pic??

 

[alx_chung]

seems to be one of the first and most popular additions, but yet to see what one looks like fitted anyone have a pic??

Erm Search and you shall find. Plenty of pics on the forum of the armrests.
Alex

 

[stevesulsh]

Many thanks quick search did the trick think visit to dealer is on the cards

 

[John S FR 170]

Got my armrest from Dave at Seremotors, cheaper than the dealers, send him a PM ( SCN id : seremotors )

 

[Jedimaster65]

Dave Mac makes a really important point there... the self adhesive foam pad is the only really tricky part, - patience Anakin, patience !

 

[stevesulsh]

Thanks for advice good to see seremotors is in NI so handy enough for me to mail order without incurring drastic carriage rates from UK also looks like the double sided sticky route is one to follow if changing motor any time in the future and wanting to take precious armrest with you

 

[mattwarcher]

picked up the armrest. thought about the adhesive route of attaching it but on the drive home the left elbow was so much happier being out of the cup holder I too agreed I was never going to remove it. drill came out and it really is easy peasy, although it did feel wrong attacking my six month old car in such a way. completely messed up to adhesive screw cover but never mind. great addition to car and save some money and fit it yourself

 

[langy]

make sure you take your time putting on the felt sticker inside I rushed and its all creased, sticks pretty quick!

And don't put it in between the centre console and armrest and have exposed screws inside the armrest (just as well I'm keeping the car for a few more years )