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I broke the retaining pin on my arm rest - how best to fix it?
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I broke the retaining pin on my arm rest - how best to fix it?
So as the title of the thread says, i was a little heavy handed closing the armrest and the retaining pin broke so i now cant close it.
I’m looking for ideas of what the best and least expensive way to replace this is, as i know that in order to replace the armrest, you need an entire new centre console which just seems so overkill for a small pin. I really wish the armrest was removable on its own!
Im going to try investigate prying the existing pin out with some trim removal tools, but has anyone had this problem and found an easy fix?
I’m looking for ideas of what the best and least expensive way to replace this is, as i know that in order to replace the armrest, you need an entire new centre console which just seems so overkill for a small pin. I really wish the armrest was removable on its own!
Im going to try investigate prying the existing pin out with some trim removal tools, but has anyone had this problem and found an easy fix?
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I broke the retaining pin on my arm rest - how best to fix it?
Anyone?
I’ve had a good look and attempted to separate the leather arm rest upper portion from the plastic underneath and its such a close fit i cant get any of the trim removal tools between them and im nervous im gonna butcher the lot and make it worse.
I thought i might be able to buy a cabinet roller catch and fit that in place of the broken plastic one, but im not gonna be able to get it fit in place. Only thing i can think of is cutting the broken plastic pin off with a dremel and glueing/screwing a new pin in, which seems a bit janky.
Any suggestions are welcome!
I’ve had a good look and attempted to separate the leather arm rest upper portion from the plastic underneath and its such a close fit i cant get any of the trim removal tools between them and im nervous im gonna butcher the lot and make it worse.
I thought i might be able to buy a cabinet roller catch and fit that in place of the broken plastic one, but im not gonna be able to get it fit in place. Only thing i can think of is cutting the broken plastic pin off with a dremel and glueing/screwing a new pin in, which seems a bit janky.
Any suggestions are welcome!
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I broke the retaining pin on my arm rest - how best to fix it?
Could you glue some magnets in place. There are various types, some like pennies, some like polo mints.
Might not stop it sliding sideways though.
Might not stop it sliding sideways though.
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I'd be tempted to try epoxy resin and sand it smooth after to tidy it up
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Can anyone please share a photo of the armrest closure clip when it's open? I've bought some epoxy putty to try mould a new one but just need a reference photo of an original closure to model one from. Just to give an idea of how big to make it. Also, if anyone wants to be extra kind, some guide measurements would be SUPER useful. Thanks!
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I've taken a couple of pics but they're not attaching by phone, I'll try and use my home pc later
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Thanks so much!
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I broke the retaining pin on my arm rest - how best to fix it?
Bit difficult to place a tape measure accurately but should give you an idea RobBeardyJon wrote: ↑Thu May 27, 2021 8:18 pm Can anyone please share a photo of the armrest closure clip when it's open? I've bought some epoxy putty to try mould a new one but just need a reference photo of an original closure to model one from. Just to give an idea of how big to make it. Also, if anyone wants to be extra kind, some guide measurements would be SUPER useful. Thanks!
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This is the only latch replacement I can think of, but might be a struggle to fit flush. Could possibly file to fit the existing locating part?
https://www.screwfix.com/p/carlisle-bra ... 12mm/2026p
If not, as said, magnets. Again anything is gonna be difficult to get to sit flush.
https://www.screwfix.com/p/carlisle-bra ... 12mm/2026p
If not, as said, magnets. Again anything is gonna be difficult to get to sit flush.
All good things come to those who wait. I'm really impatient which explains a lot.
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I suppose a hole could be drilled for a round magnet to sit flush, held in with araldite etc?Pondrew wrote: ↑Fri May 28, 2021 4:13 pm This is the only latch replacement I can think of, but might be a struggle to fit flush. Could possibly file to fit the existing locating part?
https://www.screwfix.com/p/carlisle-bra ... 12mm/2026p
If not, as said, magnets. Again anything is gonna be difficult to get to sit flush.
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I think I would use velcro
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I broke the retaining pin on my arm rest - how best to fix it?
I'll try and take some measurements if that would help
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I broke the retaining pin on my arm rest - how best to fix it?
Thanks a lot for the photos! Its no wonder it broke off! Much more delicate than I thought it would be. I'll give it a shot with the Epoxy Putty and update with photos when it's done.
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I broke the retaining pin on my arm rest - how best to fix it?
Wilko have some cupboard latches with rollers and the wedge shape, that might fit. Wedge is sort of spring steel with two screw holes.
This sort of thing;
https://www.diydirect.com/double-roller ... FwQAvD_BwE
Or make your own wedge.
This sort of thing;
https://www.diydirect.com/double-roller ... FwQAvD_BwE
Or make your own wedge.
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I broke the retaining pin on my arm rest - how best to fix it?
Good luck with the fix, OP.
I had the same trouble and used magnets. The lid closes securely and opens with about the same pressure as before.
I used 15mm x 1mm adhesive magnets, a stack of 4 or 5 in the storage recess and one on the lid which gives a flush fit. You need a packet of both north sided and south sided for it to work, and you an get them here: https://www.amazon.co.uk/Magnet-Expert% ... 4f2e1370d4
If you ever get a replacement lid from BMW or breakers it's easy enough to remove the magnets. Meantime, you'll quickly forget they're there.
Hope that's helpful
I had the same trouble and used magnets. The lid closes securely and opens with about the same pressure as before.
I used 15mm x 1mm adhesive magnets, a stack of 4 or 5 in the storage recess and one on the lid which gives a flush fit. You need a packet of both north sided and south sided for it to work, and you an get them here: https://www.amazon.co.uk/Magnet-Expert% ... 4f2e1370d4
If you ever get a replacement lid from BMW or breakers it's easy enough to remove the magnets. Meantime, you'll quickly forget they're there.
Hope that's helpful