I have an X350 LWB with individual rear seats and entertainment console. The front armrest, with cup holder flip up needs to be replaced. I have acquired a new armrest but am struggling to remove the plastic cover which allows access to the fixing. Any ideas? I have managed to release the front section but the rear, sloped section, is proving difficult and I don't want to break it.

 

I've done a similar job on my 20015 VDP (the US version of the Sovereign)
Congratulations though - the hardest part is finding a replacement armrest - the version with rear AC ('4-zone AC') uses a different armrest because of the rear AC condenser.
They're EXTREMELY difficult to find now....
Anyway. there should be 2 (?) small black grommets under the armrest, and there are 3 or 4mm allen bolts under these. Remove them, then gently pry the front back and down. Should come off.

There are some instructions in the workshop manual - it's here on this site somewhere (in 5 or 6 parts);

Good luck !

Jeremy

 

 

OK, just so we're talking about the same thing: since I have a US-spec car, and Jaguar may have made some changes.
What exactly is is broken ? It's usually the (kinda crappy anyway) cupholder(s), when you catch them with an arm - mine is on its 3rd one now !
I also got a compete assembly consisting of a curved hinge, armrest and cupholder from a scrapyard in southern UK (they said it was from a 2007 XK, which is why I think there have been country-specific changes).
I chose to keep the hinge in place, just unscrew the armrest and replace that. Mine has distinct rubber 'bungs' (like bump-stops) underneath, that hide the attachment allen bolts.
If you're replacing the hinge too, I didn't need to do that and can offer no suggestions. Sorry !
Good Luck. Save the bits - these armrests are no longer available in the Jaguar parts system in the US.
Jeremy