Newbie with armrest issues

urs15

New member
Joined
Nov 21, 2020
Location
Alabama
TDI
Passat
Hey all. I’m new here. I’m having an issue with my armrest and I’m hoping that you all might have an answer. I have a 2012 VW Passat 2.0 TDI. My armrest latch is broken and the local VW dealership said that I would need to replace the entire center console. Is it possible to just replace the armrest itself? If so, how? I can’t find any info on it.
 

STDOUBT

Veteran Member
Joined
Jul 30, 2007
Location
Portland, effing Oregon
TDI
dos jettas
Welcome to TDIClub!
Firstly, stay away from VW dealerships. Unless you need a replacement battery. That's about all they are good for.
And don't let them install it. Walk out with it and install it yourself.
My advice is to see if you can find the broken part on ebay.
IF the latches are the same as the A4 VW's (longshot) they can be found here:
 

Gothmolly

Veteran Member
Joined
Feb 3, 2005
Location
Providence, RI
TDI
2002 Golf
On the MKIV, its just in the way, try hanging a quick shift into 4th and you bang your elbow on it. "Working good as new" = crap.
 
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