Damaged Arm Rest !!

[andy greenwood]

Its a long story but during this bank holiday weekend away i have broken the arm rest on the drivers seat.
The actual pivot arm looks totally ok, the part that has snapped off is attached to the seat. It looks like it can be unscrewed and replaced. Has anyone done this and if so, what was the cost of the part ?

 

[Deaky]

Relatively cheap to replace Vw T5 03- / 2003- Armrest Repair Kit Mechanism Front Left

 

[andy greenwood]

Relatively cheap to replace Vw T5 03- / 2003- Armrest Repair Kit Mechanism Front Left

Is that part exactly the same for the T6 ?

 

[gavinda12]

Hi, any advice appreciated as i have snapped the left captains seat armrest bracket! the metal ring is in a few pieces! Any ideas?

 

[gavinda12]

Pic of the bits!

 

[Skyliner33]

Buy a new one and replace?

 

[gavinda12]

Was more to see if anyone had got hold of a replacement part rather than a new full armrest. That had crossed my mind obviously

 

[t6 soon]

hi mate repair brackets on e bay under a tenner

 

[andy greenwood]

Is this what you need ?
vw armrest repair - Google Shopping

 

[gavinda12]

Excellent thanks very much

 

[Paynewright]

I keep having to remind SWMBO not to put weight on the very end, for example to change seating position. Sort of OK near the pivot.

Ian

 

[Ads_Essex]

I think Travelin-Lite sell them, too.

 

[gavinda12]

Thanks a lot for the pointers. Ordered

 

[Paynewright]

Despite my giving of ‘advice’ we have a wobbly right arm! The repair part is prevalent and cheap on ebay.

I did wonder if the part was sacrificial and thats why no one has made it from something stronger?

Ian

 

[DXX]

Despite my giving of ‘advice’ we have a wobbly right arm! The repair part is prevalent and cheap on ebay.

I did wonder if the part was sacrificial and thats why no one has made it from something stronger?

Ian

It’s probably a good thing that there’s a cheap part to break.
How many kids use them as a ladder to get in and out of a pop top?

 

[Paynewright]

Anyone know what the small steel square block is for in the kit?

 

[Paynewright]

RTFM - turning the ally bracket to reveal the adjuster screw!

 

[Paynewright]

Second top tip of the day - check that the fixing bolts don’t just need nipping up before ordering replacement parts!

At least I’m ready for when they do break!!

 

[JOG]

RTFM - turning the ally bracket to reveal the adjuster screw!

RTFM….best advice to self ever!

 

[boxelder]

Too much leaning on the passenger seat armrest, resulted in this

It only seems to be held on now by the cloth. Before I have a proper dismantle and investigation, please assure me that this is a sub £20 DIY fix........