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Model specific boards => Golf mk2 => Topic started by: _MaVeRiCk_ on 14 January 2007, 14:39

Title: Fitting Armrest
Post by: _MaVeRiCk_ on 14 January 2007, 14:39

Im fitting an armrest into my mk2 gti, I have to remove the recliner wheels on the front seats but I am unable to work out how, anyone know the answer?

Title: Re: Fitting Armrest
Post by: ...joe on 14 January 2007, 17:08

not sure but if its one of the ones available on ebay they suck! i bought one ages ago, it was such a bad fit i didn't bother trying to make it work and sold it straight on! shame as i like having an armrest!

Title: Re: Fitting Armrest
Post by: rubjonny on 15 January 2007, 11:56

you need a posidrive/philips screwdriver, but they can be BLOODY tight!  Probably easier to just swap the backrests over, if its a 3 door the handles will be on the inside which isn't to big a deal, although you'll have to reach back further to put your belt on!

Title: Re: Fitting Armrest
Post by: _MaVeRiCk_ on 16 January 2007, 01:19

I was told that I would have to knock it through with a screwdriver and a hammer, is that right?

Title: Re: Fitting Armrest
Post by: rubjonny on 16 January 2007, 08:05

Do you mean to swap the seat tilt to the other side?  I've not done it before but I guess it could be possible once you've removed the knob & trim covers...

Title: Re: Fitting Armrest
Post by: Gambit on 16 January 2007, 08:59

only armrest worth having is the kamei one - the rest are all tripe fit as already said

Title: Re: Fitting Armrest
Post by: _MaVeRiCk_ on 16 January 2007, 09:35

It is gonna fit well once I have moved the seat adjusters, just dont know how

Title: Re: Fitting Armrest
Post by: rubjonny on 16 January 2007, 10:03

swapping the seat backs over is the easiest way, only some push pins on the trim and 2 C clips, then the backs come off the base! swap em over and then bobs yr uncle ;)

Title: Re: Fitting Armrest
Post by: _MaVeRiCk_ on 16 January 2007, 10:21

Is that for a three door?

Title: Re: Fitting Armrest
Post by: rubjonny on 16 January 2007, 10:49

same for 3 and 5 door.  only difference is on a 3 door the tilt handles will be on the inside.

Title: Re: Fitting Armrest
Post by: _MaVeRiCk_ on 16 January 2007, 10:54

Thanks mate, will let you know how it goes