volmaniac
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Another source for a used one might be undergroundvwparts on the vortex.
Only problem with underground is that they know just how in demand these cupholders are. I asked a couple of years ago and it was about $20 cheaper than what impex wanted new.volmaniac said:Another source for a used one might be undergroundvwparts on the vortex.
Does anyone have instructions? The link on Vortex is busted. Can you explain what you remove to put in the new brake handle? Do you affect the hand brake cables at all? And, what's this about elongating a hole?greengeeker said:Just did this mod tonight. Took my time elongating the front hole in the ebrake bracket - ended up being a slot instead of a hole. .
OK I spent some time on the phone with the dealer today... The parts end in 4TE for beige btw.JMynes said:I did this swap using the part numbers listed in post number 10. I ordered these parts from 1stVWParts:
1J0-858-373-C-3SG - GREY rear tray (not needed if keeping your armrest)
1J0-863-323-R-3SG - GREY Console (they shipped 1J0-863-323-S-3SG)
1J0-862-533-F-3SG - GREY rear cup holder
1J0-863-328-G-U71 - GREY coin holder
1J0-858-033-3SG - GREY Cap (not really a cap, it's an adapter to make the rear cupholder work)
For right at $110 shipped I got all the right parts and it was an easy job.
The toughest part was oblonging the hole in the e-brake handle mount, if it weren't for my drill, grind (Dremel), try, grind more, try, grind more method, this would have taken about 20 minutes. When finished, it's still plenty strong. Save yourself some money and re-use your handle.
I'd rate this a 2 out of 10 for difficulty, only because you have to use power tools to make the e-brake handle fit.
I'm rating it 10 out of 10 for "glad I did it"
I Archive.org it and i got this, http://web.archive.org/web/*/http://sites.vwsport.com/fierrpawz/unsub1 said:D'oh! Looks like the original DIY on this is gone. Anybody have another link or anything? Thanks!
I just used the Passat side mount on my Jetta that way I don't have water dripping on my radio. and you can buy the passat cup holders for around 40$Anyone have pics of what this looks like? I would LOVE to have a center section more like my Passat and this may be a great way to do it.
See if you have any LKQ salvage yards near you. I will keep an eye out for you. Usually you can pick one up from somebody for about $80.00Anyone know where I can get the grey version of this console? I also have a 02, and the ECS site doesn't have it in grey...