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DamoP:
How to Retro fit an Armrest into the MK5 Golf

T20 Bit + screw driver
Stubby T20 screwdriver
Small flat blade screwdriver


All the screw that are removed are T20 Torx screws. So only one screwdriver bit is required. I used 2 screwdrivers, if you can get a stubby it will really help.


This is a full leather mk5 Golf Armrest with the rear heater pipe










You will need to remove the standard hand brake/ cup holder. It has 2 screws under the circular rubber mat.



I would give all the parts a good clean now prior to fitment. I have used Simonz dashboard cleaner on all the plastics and Autoglym leather care cleaner on the top. And hover years worth of c**p under the plastic.



To save damage remove the hand brake Leather cover. A flat blade screwdriver locates under a flap and it slides off.

Bring the main casing over the handbrake. Then add the handbrake slider casing. A bit of lifting/man handling is required. Now add the heater pipe (if required) this takes some patience to locate.  You will now have to put the 3 screws on the handbrake slider casing, front back and left side






There are 4 screws that locate the Armrest, 2 are the once you have removed from the old part. The other 2 further forward. VW have cleverly made the armrest to be retro fitted, so there are gaps to hold the screws while fitting.


Now add the main armrest casing. There are 2 different types
1.   Will allow fitting of a Dock (IPod/USB/MDI or 6 CD changer)
2.   2. L shaped cubby hold (air cooled)









This has 2 screws Left/Right rear. The rear Air vent section pops on. Then add the rear cup holder, this again holds only 2 screws.

Andy:
excellent guide Damo

DamoP:

--- Quote from: maxitrol on November 02, 2014, 10:46:09 pm ---excellent guide Damo

--- End quote ---
Thanks Andy. I have loads more. Just need the time to do the write ups

edd30:
Muchos gracias ! Great writeup. Now need to find the time to disassemble my arm rest to get to the ipod connection.

Rob1:
Good write up demon


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