Fitting armrest without removing tunnel??

[willisthm]

Folks - any idea if it can be done?

 

[RikH]

99% sure
NO

 

[tris]

dont think so
as you need to get it off to fix it

 

[browno]

I did mine by just lifting the console up rather than totally removing it (this meant I had to cut out the coin tray in the car - so had to have the hoover handy!) was quite awkward, but do-able...
Hope this helps...

 

[tris]

thats how mine was done

 

[magic77]

just lifted it up at the back to cut the hole and mount the moutning bracket then lowered it back on

 

[Rookwise]

You dont have to remove the centre console at all to fit the armrest. All you have to do is remove 4 of the securing screws so you can lift the centre console up at the rear with enough height to access the bolts for the handbrake and to fit the two clips to the opposite side to secure the bracket.

Look at either sides of the centre console by the gear stick. You will see 2 covers. Remove them and take the screws out. Then remove the ashtray from the rear and undo the two screws there. This gives enough room to work with.

Make sure you cut out the coin tray first though. I found a Stanley knife was the best for cutting the plastic. Was like cutting butter

 

[willisthm]

cheers lads- to remove the plastic covers on the screws what do you recommend. I dont want to damage the tunnel

 

[RikH]

flatnosed screwdriver
i used a blunt knife and left a few marks
:-(

 

[Rookwise]

Just a flatblade screwdriver will be enough