Originally Posted by Euro09

Hi,

Does anyone here happen to have the DIY somewhere so I that can follow the step to remove the armrest lid cover ? I have bought the new cover but not sure how to remove it for the new cover.

Thanks,
Andy

Originally Posted by BT3100

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Fourth pic are the screws I removed under the console to remove the arm rest.
There are 12 screws to remove. 8 small and 4 larger screws at the bottom of the arm rest. Once these are removed the cover will come off with a little wiggling to free up the air vents.

Once removed I pulled out the staples holding the old skin on the arm rest.
The new skin was templated perfectly. There were marks on the back for where to cut. I only needed to cut out the hole for the rear air vents. I tried to use my pneumatic stapler to attach the new skin but it was too strong. Tried an arrow stapler but it was too weak. I ended up using a hot glue gun and some large paper clips to hold while the glue dried.
Center Console Arm Rest Refresh DIY-4.jpg
The work took 30 minutes, add 60 minutes for the glue to dry and to remount and it's a 90 minute project. Looks great and the color really matches. I am planning to "refinish" the seats next week.

Originally Posted by ls430w140

Here is the best tips I can give you:

1) purchase the foam pad to place inside the new cover for increased comfort
2) have a professional staple it to the hard Lexus plastic.

installation/removal is super easy. Try not to break the two connectors from inside. Good luck

Originally Posted by DomeSL

It is much better to use leather glue instead of staple.