Removing the centre Console - Armrest

[Empi5]

Well my Arm rest has arrived from Spain, and im desperate to fit it. The destructions look simple enough, so im just wondering are there any clips you need to find to enable the plastic surround (covering the gear stick, cig lighter etc) to come off. Or do you just give it a yank

 

[Empi5]

Helpppp !

 

[Ol' Timer]

I don't know but I would have thought it might be worth detaching the gear lever gaiter at the bottom and seeing if there are any fixings hidden in there. If you haven't removed it before the secret is to feel through the leather infront of the gear lever and locate two pegs which you pull up. The surround can then be detached with the gaiter. I don't know if this helps or not.

I think there is also a screw beneath the rear cupholder which just pulls out – if it hasn't already fallen out!

 

[Diaman]

Where did you get your arm rest from (I know spain, lol) but what was the all in price including delivery?

 

[Empi5]

In all it was 140 Euros give or take, Its the Cupra Leather Armrest, and it does look the business.

From www.ibexparts.com

 

[Empi5]

All fitted, makes a vast improvement.

 

[MarkE]

Having to move it all the time for the handbrake would annoy me. I did miss an armrest in the LCR, though.

 

[Empi5]

yes mark, i know what u mean, its a slight inconvenience, but i will have to get used to it

 

[MarkE]

You'll probably have the Stage 2 armrest (that automatically folds up when you stop the car) before long anyway

 

[Diaman]

Looks Good Mate

 

[Empi5]

Hmm driven with it for the first time, and slightly dissapointed, the weight of my arm has pushed the arm rest downwards slightly, and now sits in a un natural position facing down. There is no ratchet settings, so may need to wedge it up with something.

 

[jetsetjimbo]

Thats a shame! Why do you think it's doing that? Could it be something in the fitting?

 

[Ric 2001]

Also it looks like the rest it too hight for the gear stick.