Mk5 Armrest installation help.

**05FSI** · 16-11-2010,06:05 PM

Hi everyone. I jus bought an mkv armrest for my car and i managed to succesfully take off my old cup holder, but then realised the armrest wnt fit without takin off the entire console.

Does anybody have an installation guide or links to any thread on hw to install mk5 armrest? I am stuck pls help.

Ps i bought mine off a breaker, so no fitting guide.

**phil miller** · 17-11-2010,12:35 AM

ive got a full on how 2 if you still need it pm me your email addie and i will email you it

**Flyboy13** · 17-01-2011,12:14 AM

Hi Phil,

I would love a copy of that but cant seem to pm you as I'm a newbie.

Any chance of getting it across to me somehow.

Many thanks

Flyboy13

**coyney79** · 18-01-2011,08:57 PM

i'm picking up a MKV Golf GT (170) Sport on Friday, full leather interior but sadly no armrest which was a big disapointment as my current Golf has one and i'll miss it. The sales bod said he'd keep an eye out for one me but i have my doubts. Where's the best place to pickone up?

**phil miller** · 18-01-2011,09:05 PM

Originally Posted by coyney79

i'm picking up a MKV Golf GT (170) Sport on Friday, full leather interior but sadly no armrest which was a big disapointment as my current Golf has one and i'll miss it. The sales bod said he'd keep an eye out for one me but i have my doubts. Where's the best place to pickone up?

Ebay, but expect to pay about £120 for it mate, ive seen the leather ones go for less than the cloth ones tho TBH

**coyney79** · 19-01-2011,09:35 PM

Originally Posted by phil miller

Ebay, but expect to pay about £120 for it mate, ive seen the leather ones go for less than the cloth ones tho TBH

thanks for that, had a look but can't find a leather one at the moment.
is it simply enough to install or would i have to take it to a VW garage?

**phil miller** · 19-01-2011,09:52 PM

Originally Posted by coyney79

thanks for that, had a look but can't find a leather one at the moment.
is it simply enough to install or would i have to take it to a VW garage?

if you PM me your email address i will email you a complete how 2 guide, i wanted to post it up but its to big for the forum

**Flyboy13** · 23-01-2011,09:00 AM

I hope to fit it tomorrow, looks straightforward enough.

Thanks for sending me the doc Phil

**TimS996** · 23-01-2011,12:49 PM

Does anyone know if the shade of leather changed between the Mk5 and Mk6?? I've been offered a Mk6 2010 armrest kit with leather top for my 2008 Mk5 that I've just bought but don't know the leather codes or if VW changed them.

Can anyone advise?