PaulGOz Posted March 9, 2004 Report Share Posted March 9, 2004 Hi All, I am keen to remove my center armrest. For several reasons 1) It hampers access to the rear footwells which is where i prefer to keep hand lugage 2) If in the down position it rattle slightly 3) If placing anything in it that rattles as well 4) To reduce weight! Anyone know how to remove the bugger I found some allen key grub screws at the rear and below it via the rear ash try there are also some hefty brackets to support it whic i cannot access without removing the whole console. I am unsure as to what the correct removal sequence is, I also don't want to damage anything in the process. Any hep appreciated. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
loddrik Posted March 9, 2004 Report Share Posted March 9, 2004 [ QUOTE ] To reduce weight! [/ QUOTE ] I hate to break this to you but they don't weigh much and it won't make any difference to performance, putting in a few less litres of fuel would be more effective. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
khufu Posted March 9, 2004 Report Share Posted March 9, 2004 There is kind of a diagram on www.vagcom.com that shows how it goes together. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rmmacauley Posted March 10, 2004 Report Share Posted March 10, 2004 Yeah I'd like to remove mine also - it rattles in the up position , I can't change gear or use the handbrake when it's in the down position. I discovered I can stop it rattling by putting it in the up position with the cover open which falls against the rear seat. It really would be better removed but I am concerned it might look like a hack job.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PaulGOz Posted March 10, 2004 Author Report Share Posted March 10, 2004 The hacksaw would probably do the job but with the meditation classes i have been taking i was able to get to this forum first. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AsifG Posted March 10, 2004 Report Share Posted March 10, 2004 If anyone's got a silver (light grey) armrest that they no longer want, I'll gladly buy it off them!!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
J6ORDS Posted March 10, 2004 Report Share Posted March 10, 2004 Id also be interested if any of you guys want to sell your armrest. Trim not important. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nicks3 Posted March 10, 2004 Report Share Posted March 10, 2004 I fitted one of these so it shoudl eb the same, but in reverse! Undo the screws at the rear of the console and lift it up slightly which will enable you to reach the retaining bolts at the side. Follow the vagparts diagram and it is easy, thats what i did. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
s8n Posted March 10, 2004 Report Share Posted March 10, 2004 The rattles seem to stem from the hinges....Im going to try and fix mine this week! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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