Refreshed Center Arm Rest
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Orthodixie (05-26-2017)
#2
While doing this I also addressed a really annoying issue, the cup holder would pop open just by looking at it.
I wish I took pictures, but my fix was to modify the button. The problem was there was little contact between the button and the cupholder catch.
I took apart the top to get to the button. The button is 2 pieces with a spring clip that pushes it forward. I disassembled the button and shaved the tab by a few mm. This way the button pushes forward more to get a better latch with the cup holder.
Kind of a pain but not difficult and I really wish I took pics but I am very happy with the results. I used a thin coping saw and a file to trim the tab.
Best!
dsd
I wish I took pictures, but my fix was to modify the button. The problem was there was little contact between the button and the cupholder catch.
I took apart the top to get to the button. The button is 2 pieces with a spring clip that pushes it forward. I disassembled the button and shaved the tab by a few mm. This way the button pushes forward more to get a better latch with the cup holder.
Kind of a pain but not difficult and I really wish I took pics but I am very happy with the results. I used a thin coping saw and a file to trim the tab.
Best!
dsd
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Orthodixie (05-27-2017)
#3
Refreshed Center Armrest
I'd like to have my center armrest refreshed as well. Seems the original owner had a heavy arm and the whole top is cracked and split. Perhaps it can be re-upholstered or replaced. I've been looking on ebay for Jaguar parts and there seems to be quite an abundance of parts including a few center armrests.
Here's a picture of the ugly thing.
Here's a picture of the ugly thing.
#4
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Orthodixie (05-26-2017)
#6
Our armrest was also cracked and ugly. Replacing the whole console lid is very expensive and used ones only buy so much time, so I found this outfit to supply the new leather:
http://www.aaaupholster.com/jaguar-oem-leather-armrest-covercover-for-arm-rest.html
The match was perfect. Delivery was prompt. Fully satisfied!
Andy
http://www.aaaupholster.com/jaguar-oem-leather-armrest-covercover-for-arm-rest.html
The match was perfect. Delivery was prompt. Fully satisfied!
Andy
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larueb (05-28-2017)