Has anyone removed the arm rest?

[S3XY_]

Hi all!

The latch broke on my armrest, and I haven't been able to access the console area for a few months. I finally got a new one delivered, but I have no idea how to remove the old one.

I've seen a lot of guides online that detail the removal of the center console and trim, but nothing specific to the arm rest. I am a little apprehensive blindly removing pieces of my newer, fairly expensive car. Can someone point me to a guide, or perhaps suggest an approach to getting the old arm rest swapped out?

Thanks!

 

[AxlxA]

I can help you. I'll post some diagrams later. Let me know if you're still working on it. The arm rest you're talking is broke how? Because you do have to open it to replace it.

 

[AxlxA]

@S3XY_
Pop off the rear vent + rear panel - just pull hard toward the back. it's just held on by clips.
Remove the end plate (2 bolts)

Then follow:

 

[MarsOrBust]

With the arm rest removed one could get it to on upholstery and have it wrapped in a different color before installing it again.
Would look more finished than the velcro wrapped ones currently sold.

 

[m a x i m u s]

@S3XY_
Pop off the rear vent + rear panel - just pull hard toward the back. it's just held on by clips.
Remove the end plate (2 bolts)

Then follow:
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I had a mobile tech come out today to replace my arm rest and I watched him remove the vent and lower panels with a pry tool. After he put it all together, I realized that I should have just asked him to leave it off bc now I want to feed my Valentine 1 cord behind there and through the armrest hinge slot for a cleaner install (and prevent the lid from crushing the wire). Anyway, I tried to pull the vent off and it won't budge and I am terrified that I will break it. As far as you know, I literally just pull it towards the rear of the car and it pops off? Pretty sure that's what the mobile tech did, but I'd like to be sure before I destroy it.

 

[Gfong81]

I had a mobile tech come out today to replace my arm rest and I watched him remove the vent and lower panels with a pry tool. After he put it all together, I realized that I should have just asked him to leave it off bc now I want to feed my Valentine 1 cord behind there and through the armrest hinge slot for a cleaner install (and prevent the lid from crushing the wire). Anyway, I tried to pull the vent off and it won't budge and I am terrified that I will break it. As far as you know, I literally just pull it towards the rear of the car and it pops off? Pretty sure that's what the mobile tech did, but I'd like to be sure before I destroy it.

Do you recall how much the arm rest replacement cost? Looking to get one replaced. Thanks.

 

[m a x i m u s]

It was under warranty bc it was damaged during delivery. I have since bought one of those leather covers from RPMTesla. Looks great and it will protect it. And it’s nice to have a piece of actual leather in the car. Lol.

 

[gelip11@gmail.]

Hi all!

The latch broke on my armrest, and I haven't been able to access the console area for a few months. I finally got a new one delivered, but I have no idea how to remove the old one.

I've seen a lot of guides online that detail the removal of the center console and trim, but nothing specific to the arm rest. I am a little apprehensive blindly removing pieces of my newer, fairly expensive car. Can someone point me to a guide, or perhaps suggest an approach to getting the old arm rest swapped out?

Thanks!

Where did you order the arm rest from? Thanks

 

[gelip11@gmail.]

Hi all!

The latch broke on my armrest, and I haven't been able to access the console area for a few months. I finally got a new one delivered, but I have no idea how to remove the old one.

I've seen a lot of guides online that detail the removal of the center console and trim, but nothing specific to the arm rest. I am a little apprehensive blindly removing pieces of my newer, fairly expensive car. Can someone point me to a guide, or perhaps suggest an approach to getting the old arm rest swapped out?

Thanks!

Where did you order the armrest from?
Thanks

 

[Epeace156]

I had a mobile tech come out today to replace my arm rest and I watched him remove the vent and lower panels with a pry tool. After he put it all together, I realized that I should have just asked him to leave it off bc now I want to feed my Valentine 1 cord behind there and through the armrest hinge slot for a cleaner install (and prevent the lid from crushing the wire). Anyway, I tried to pull the vent off and it won't budge and I am terrified that I will break it. As far as you know, I literally just pull it towards the rear of the car and it pops off? Pretty sure that's what the mobile tech did, but I'd like to be sure before I destroy it.

We’re you ever able to do this? And have you noticed that the armrest won’t close all the way and the interior light does not power off because it thinks it’s open?

 

[m a x i m u s]

We’re you ever able to do this? And have you noticed that the armrest won’t close all the way and the interior light does not power off because it thinks it’s open?

I haven’t bothered to try it again, I just leave the cord as-is going in through the side of the lid. It closes all the way and havent noticed any issue with the light.

 

[beachmiles]

We’re you ever able to do this? And have you noticed that the armrest won’t close all the way and the interior light does not power off because it thinks it’s open?

I just removed my armrest and noticed the light on. I don't see any switch to turn it off when the armrest is closed so I suspect it is just always on when the car is on. When I close all the doors it turns off fairly fast though.
Man I hate this bulky armrest, I may get crazy and try and cut off the bracket and make my own 1/4 inch armrest pad instead of this 8 inch beast. Granted I am 6'4 and am looking for a more comfortable sitting position.

 

[MistaEV]

I had a mobile tech come out today to replace my arm rest and I watched him remove the vent and lower panels with a pry tool. After he put it all together, I realized that I should have just asked him to leave it off bc now I want to feed my Valentine 1 cord behind there and through the armrest hinge slot for a cleaner install (and prevent the lid from crushing the wire). Anyway, I tried to pull the vent off and it won't budge and I am terrified that I will break it. As far as you know, I literally just pull it towards the rear of the car and it pops off? Pretty sure that's what the mobile tech did, but I'd like to be sure before I destroy it.

This is an old post, for sure, however, did you have to buy the armrest in advance, or did they bring one and install it? Also, how do you get a mobile tech out? I tried going through the app but it did not appear that it was an option for me. Thanks!

 

[m a x i m u s]

This is an old post, for sure, however, did you have to buy the armrest in advance, or did they bring one and install it? Also, how do you get a mobile tech out? I tried going through the app but it did not appear that it was an option for me. Thanks!

Mine was a warranty claim so they brought it out. If you schedule service on the app, the SC will determine whether it’s mobile or you need to bring it in.

 

[Xuan Vien Do]

I just removed my armrest and noticed the light on. I don't see any switch to turn it off when the armrest is closed so I suspect it is just always on when the car is on. When I close all the doors it turns off fairly fast though.
Man I hate this bulky armrest, I may get crazy and try and cut off the bracket and make my own 1/4 inch armrest pad instead of this 8 inch beast. Granted I am 6'4 and am looking for a more comfortable sitting position.

Have you found a final solution? I'm also thinking about removing the armrest, but I would like something custom to cover the storage.