realrideracing

Has anybody experienced the same problem as me? Those butterfly tab covers that release the center console arm rest are the flimsiest design. Three tiny/flimsy plastic hooks hold them to the mechanical release below. I broke the passenger side one a few months ago. Then ordered new ones. I've had the new ones on the car about a month now and was trying to get a piece of paper out of the center arm rest and "pop"! The passenger side butterfly tab flew off and got wedged between the seat and center console. After fishing around in there (yes, there's not enough space to fit your hand!) for a while, I finally retrieved the part and guess what... one of the 3 flimsy hooks broke off. So while it's working fine for now, that same part is due to break anyday soon! Aargh!!! What a horrible design.

Ian Smith

Both mine have broken in the space of 3 or 4 days. Any suggestions for a fix out there?

gaazmon

i broke one of them then decided to see how much they were. the damn thing is only sold in a pair so i said f*ck it, and just took the other one off too. don't even really notice it anymore

Benz-O-Rama

I've broken mine too. I just super glue it back on and it stays put for about a year.

locomercedes

i also super glued the heck out of them, and they have stayed put for almost 1 year

realrideracing

Mine keeps breaking on the passenger side, so I have a spare driver's side. If anybody doesn't mind that their left and right side wood grains don't match perfectly, AND they broke their driver's side one, maybe we should start an exchange group. I have a spare driver's side (possible 2 soon) Burlwood, and always searching for the passenger side.

Noobdelux

happend to me as well.. i will probably also just glue them on.. (if i can find em.. cause i keep my taxi wallet down there (w211 e200)

ps does noone here know annything abaout removing the center consol and so on??

03E4ME

Super-glued them!

mgzych

Super-glue seems to be the repair of choice. But if I really want to replace one, does anyone know the part number? Does it vary depending on wood color?

Thanks!

JDM_SXE-10

I used super glue on them too and they have been fine ever since.

chennney

According to EPC, the part numbers can vary depending on wood color and interior package upgrades (appearance package, avantegarde, etc). Here's the EPC diagrams and all the part numbers I found. Looks like #165 is a parts kit with both trim pieces (which would seem more logical to buy in order to keep wood grain consistent).

Best bet is to go in to the dealer and check your VIN for the correct parts kit.

Personally, I used rubber cement which has worked and held for the past 4 years.

spinn

Used hot glue gun for my tabs. Have held up so far.

Freshly

Just super glue them back on. Thats what I did and have had no more problems w them

WHTEVO

Yup replacement sucks. I used superglue on the one that the tab broke on, and it's been solid ever since.

Aaron

markpetersonii

huh, mine must have been pretty damn strong! lol They have been on since I bought my car in April. Only time they came off was when I got pissed and slammed my fist down, one popped off but, it just attached back up. They've been fince since... Reading this though, I might pop them off and super glue them back on.

Rmd45021

2 part epoxy for me. Plastic epoxy I feel was easier because you can move it a little more during mounting to get it to sit just right.

nivram13

Use super glue gel seems to give a much stronger bond.

Florian Siles

I agree.

2MERKS

gorilla glue...BABY!!