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For more than 5 years I have been re-upholstering such parts, using Loctite Super Glue Liquid Professional and an activator, it usually takes about 20 minutes to paste over. https://www.amazon.com/Mitreapel-Act...HQKZ4COIB&th=1
One problem with Super Glue is that any moisture around the gluing surfaces will turn into white residues, which is very unsightly.
This is how forensic technicians use superglue to lift finger prints off crime scenes.
I am thinking contact cement may be the better way to go. As was suggested, I would just glue the edges and I could pull the leather and then press it against the substrate which would also have contact cement and the bond should be pretty much instantaneous. I would clamp it as well. I have a bunch of clamps.
I tried these steps on a 2011 TL and it looks different then this process. I removed all the screws, but still cant remove the the armrest. Seems like something is still holding it on?
Any help would be appreciated. I am scratching my head on this one. Thanks
I tried these steps on a 2011 TL and it looks different then this process. I removed all the screws, but still cant remove the the armrest. Seems like something is still holding it on?
Any help would be appreciated. I am scratching my head on this one. Thanks
Go thru what steps you did. There are 3 screws holding the actual arm rest which are behind it. I did not find it necessary to remove the entire area as others did. I was able to get my hand behind it and only remove the parts necessary to get to those 3 rear screws. The right tools help. I used a 90 degree screw ratchet driver for those. Send me some photos.
@BWISE SEE here my instructions. Maybe you didn’t see the clips?
Originally Posted by Christopher Michael
OK. So here is how to easily do it, without removing any front trim peices. You'll need a flathead screwdriver and a Philips which has a 90° angle.
First go to the backseat and gently remove the rear passenger air vent. It's held by 6 clips, so gently pry them up.
Then open the armrest, and the area between the top leatherette and the first plastic peice, you need to gently pry those apart, also held by 6 clips (2 top, 2 middle, 2 lower)
Now once the plastic peice is separated, just leave it be, you won't be able to get it out without breaking the clips. Gently hold it away from the top peice, and unscrew 3 screws (the ones in a T formation towards the inner bottom of the armrest.
Then go to the backseat and remove the 2 screws bidding underneath the bottom of the armrest, just where the rear passenger which you removed was located. (The 2 holes you see on each side of that grey cable)
The armrest will now be released from the center console, ask if you need help as I just did this with success!
Christopher, any chance we can correspond via email. My email is bryjared@hotmail.com
i really appreciate the assist pulling my hair out at this point.
06-10-2023, 04:22 PM
