Hey everyone:

I'm sure I'm not the only one that's run into this issue. The plastic "****" or "peg" that holds the additional storage tray in the center console storage, has worn out and won't support the tray anymore. I've attached a photo.

Essentially just looking for a quick fix if anyone has any creative ideas

 

The long term fix is to buy a new tray – the part number is 58801-30271, and costs $30.

The short term fix is to:

1. Take out the tray.
2. Find a plastic rod that has a diameter equal to or smaller than the pegs that were sheared off.
3. Cut two new pegs from the rod, each about 3-5mm long, with an x-acto knife or 11 blade.
4. Smooth the areas where the pegs were sheared off with so the surfaces are fairly even (I used the same knife as from step 3 for this). Also, clean the areas with alcohol.
5. Using the strongest glue you have (preferably a cyanoacrylate glue or stronger), glue the first peg and let it dry for ~1 hour, then glue the other side.
6. Let the glue set for 12-24 hours before putting the tray back in.

This temporary fix has held up for 6 months so far for me (I always forget to order a new tray when I get other parts, and I don't want to pay shipping just for a stupid tray).

Hope this helps!

 

Ahhh the plastic rod is a great idea. I was thinking of using a clay of some sort that hardens and shaping it into small pegs haha.

Thanks. Will check out my nearby dollar store to see if they have anything

 

Yeah just called my local Toyota to see how much the part would be out of curiosity... $73 + taxes here in Toronto area haha. Definitely will be taking on DIY approach

 

Try lexuspartsnow.com. Not sure how much shipping to Toronto is, but the part itself is $30

 

This is what I did, I grinded the plastic stub down further and grabbed 2 small drywall screws and I just screwed them on just enough to lock into place, so the screw acts like the pin part. . Not the prettiest but, 3 years and works great!