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PetersRedYaris
04-10-2007, 06:15 PM
Toyota factory armrest install.
Just in case anyone needs to know how to do this, it’s simple.

Fold and slide both seats all the way to the front which will expose the seat tracks. Place the wire retainer end under the seat track as shown starting with the drivers side followed by the passenger side.
http://img3.freeimagehosting.net/uploads/700b888f1b.jpg (http://www.freeimagehosting.net/)

http://img3.freeimagehosting.net/uploads/5895f9ea03.jpg (http://www.freeimagehosting.net/)

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Place the armrest base in the factory cup holder with the screw hole facing the back.
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Press the wire forward over the base and into the groove. This holds the base firmly in place.
http://img3.freeimagehosting.net/uploads/bff8091340.jpg (http://www.freeimagehosting.net/)


Place the armrest over the base and insert the screw to hold it in place.
http://img3.freeimagehosting.net/uploads/b2c959cf8e.jpg (http://www.freeimagehosting.net/)

Your done. Simple!
OxyG3nE
04-10-2007, 06:29 PM
i have it but since i have the short shifter its not very usefull lol the arm is to high
brickhardmeat
04-10-2007, 07:47 PM
Thank you for posting this!!!! I am planning to change my suto shifter bulb this weekend and I have been struggling to figure out hoe the wire part came out. Looks like it just kind hooks under there. Thanks!!!:wink:
Black Yaris
04-10-2007, 07:49 PM
still just looks like that would be in the way... must be an lazy auto thing
brickhardmeat
04-10-2007, 07:51 PM
You got it. Lazy as fuck. :thumbsup:
churp
04-10-2007, 09:56 PM
:headbang: Lazy and old as dirt :headbang:
AlphaFox
04-12-2007, 06:44 PM
dont try this with it all assembled, like i did. you need to take it all apart to get the wire in the holes. I just wish it wasnt so darned high!! I would like to lower it like 2", not sure who designed it but its just doesnt feel right..
PetersRedYaris
04-12-2007, 07:45 PM
Exactly, the new one I got is about 2 inches lower. Love it!
brickhardmeat
04-12-2007, 07:47 PM
Exactly, the new one I got is about 2 inches lower. Love it!

Which one did you go with? The one on ebay with the storage box or the JDM? or other?
PetersRedYaris
04-12-2007, 08:00 PM
The ebay one, like this one.

http://i158.photobucket.com/albums/t108/Peter8980/DSC01168.jpg

Got it from Thailand in less than a week. Fits great, lower elbow rest with better padding, and of course storage. I recommend it.
brickhardmeat
04-12-2007, 08:02 PM
I'm still thinking about that one. I might end up with one myself. Thanks.
MudBug
04-13-2007, 01:48 AM
The ebay one, like this one.

http://img3.freeimagehosting.net/uploads/7770dcf8a2.jpg (http://www.freeimagehosting.net/)

Got it from Thailand in less than a week. Fits great, lower elbow rest with better padding, and of course storage. I recommend it.



Pic no worky
BailOut
06-05-2007, 12:29 AM
Thank you for this DIY, Peter. I just used it to install a second-hand factory armrest after I couldn't quite puzzle out the retaining clip.
cali yaris
06-05-2007, 02:43 AM
can you throw up a link to the one shown on the previous post? I went on eBay and saw several choices, and I'm sure some of them are not as nice as that.
Mead
06-05-2007, 09:10 AM
The armrest was a selling point vs the Fit, I drive long distances and it's super handy, even my passengers use it.
Mead
06-05-2007, 09:11 AM
can you throw up a link to the one shown on the previous post? I went on eBay and saw several choices, and I'm sure some of them are not as nice as that.

I would go with OEM, it looks and fits the interior's desgin better IMO
poratnir
07-27-2012, 06:25 AM
How did you installed it? do you need to drill holes?