kasia

I bought a used console on ebay, because the latch on my old one was broken and it wont stay shut. They don't sell just the latch. So I bought a used console with a latch that is NOT broken. I want to take off the leather of this used one, replace it with the leather of my original center console and then install it all back in the car with my original leather cover, but newly purchased latch portion. Please advise on how to do this. Thanks!

kasia

I cannot see how the leather can be removed from the lid base. I don't see any screws.

kasia

OK, I pried off the first piece of plastic...now this is what I have:

kasia

if there is a way to just get the latch off that would probably work better...but not sure if the latch will come off that way.

damon

I currently have mine in that same exact state but am trying to use Permatex Plastic Weld Epoxy to attach a recycled “Hook” to my existing console top.

damon

Waiting on Amazon delivery of Epoxy. 3500 psi rating once cured.

damon

I used Toyota Part #58908-32050 to fabricate the hook.
note: I discarded the vast majority and milled out the hook portion.

damon

Kasia,
Should not cost much or take much time to have an upholsterer swap the leather to your functional piece. My repair is currently working splendidly.

damon

Kasia, you have 2 more screws to take out before the latch can be removed.