Armrest Lid replacement

luv135i · 09-22-2014, 07:51 AM

The latch on my Armrest has snapped again for no reason. This is the second time with the first being replaced under warranty. Anyone know how to get the top lid off before i go prying on things? It looks like there are two trim pieces on the side that just pop off that would give me access to what i need?

darkrom · 09-22-2014, 10:12 AM

Sorry I don't know how to remove it, but 2 lids breaking "for no reason" makes me think perhaps there is a reason?

pj.rodriguez · 09-22-2014, 10:52 AM

Has the lid broken when you are closing it? If so, they're meant to break when you have too much stuff in the little compartments.

luv135i · 09-22-2014, 11:45 AM

Nope never open it. Compartment is completly empty. Ist time came out to the car and the lid is just open from the latch being broken. 2nd time lift the entire lid to put the ipod in the pocket and lid just flys open from the latch breaking. I rarely drive the car. only has 12k miles and on its 2nd lid in 4.5 year.

lowbudgethero · 09-22-2014, 12:00 PM

Maybe something is wrong with the bottom part? If you never use it I'd just 2side tape the sucker down forever.

luv135i · 09-22-2014, 12:03 PM

no idea. the thought has crossed my mind but at least its only a 70$ part.

kellyzerx · 09-22-2014, 04:07 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by lowbudgethero

Maybe something is wrong with the bottom part? If you never use it I'd just 2side tape the sucker down forever.

Better, put adhesive Velcro on it so you can still open it if necessary.

09-22-2014, 07:51 AM	#1
luv135i Major 60 Rep 1,073 Posts Drives: White Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: GA iTrader: (0)	Armrest Lid replacement The latch on my Armrest has snapped again for no reason. This is the second time with the first being replaced under warranty. Anyone know how to get the top lid off before i go prying on things? It looks like there are two trim pieces on the side that just pop off that would give me access to what i need?
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09-22-2014, 10:12 AM	#2
darkrom Colonel 188 Rep 2,225 Posts Drives: 135i Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: Rhode Island iTrader: (5)	Sorry I don't know how to remove it, but 2 lids breaking "for no reason" makes me think perhaps there is a reason?
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09-22-2014, 10:52 AM	#3
pj.rodriguez Lieutenant Colonel 84 Rep 1,623 Posts Drives: Alpine White 128i Cabrio Join Date: Jun 2013 Location: Toronto, Ontario, Canada iTrader: (9) Garage List 2008 BMW 128i E88 [9.00]	Has the lid broken when you are closing it? If so, they're meant to break when you have too much stuff in the little compartments. __________________ 2008 128i E88 / Alpine White / Boston Leather Sport / 6AT / M3 Paddle Shifters / Bilstein B8 / H&R Springs / Dinan Fixed Camber Plates / BMW 335i Front Brakes / PIAA Xtreme White 4150K Angel Eyes / Rear Fogs Enabled / Cyba Air Scoops / Euro Airbox / BMW Performance Exhaust / Stubby BMW Antenna
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09-22-2014, 11:45 AM	#4
luv135i Major 60 Rep 1,073 Posts Drives: White Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: GA iTrader: (0)	Nope never open it. Compartment is completly empty. Ist time came out to the car and the lid is just open from the latch being broken. 2nd time lift the entire lid to put the ipod in the pocket and lid just flys open from the latch breaking. I rarely drive the car. only has 12k miles and on its 2nd lid in 4.5 year.
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09-22-2014, 12:00 PM	#5
lowbudgethero Captain 125 Rep 750 Posts Drives: '98 Z3M (gone), '09 135i Join Date: Feb 2013 Location: 908 iTrader: (0) Garage List 2009 BMW 135i [8.50]	Maybe something is wrong with the bottom part? If you never use it I'd just 2side tape the sucker down forever.
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09-22-2014, 12:03 PM	#6
luv135i Major 60 Rep 1,073 Posts Drives: White Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: GA iTrader: (0)	no idea. the thought has crossed my mind but at least its only a 70$ part.
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