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Armrest Lid Broken

megzx16

New member
Location
Miami, FL
Car(s)
16' GTI 6spd
After I noticed a piece was loose and the armrest just uncontrollably would slide forward and back, the ratchet feature is now broken and it will just stay shut and I can't open it. I tried removing just the lid because that's the only part that is damaged, the metal poles are detached that it slides on, but there is a step that I can't get to where I need. I used this video for reference, but it starts at a step that I can't get to and have a fear of breaking the trim.

If there is no way for me to replace just the lid, it looks like I will have to replace the whole mechanism which is annoying since I would like to keep my original parts. Anyone come across this issue? I have searched and just can't find anything. This is the part I will likely need to buy if I can't just replace the lid. If anyone can send me some of their knowledge my way, it would be a huge help :)
 

hanb.1800

Drag Racing Champion
Location
Pittsburgh
Car(s)
2017 GTI Sport
I would highly recommend just replacing the entire mechanism. You pull off one piece from the back of the center console, and it's 2 bolts, and it slides up out. 10 minute job done. No real reason to want to keep that part original...
 
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