[trapperjohn]

Hi,
The covered material on the arm rest is coming off from the front part ( right where it locks down).
What is the best way to resecure it to the arm rest.

Thanks,
Bryan

 

[efusco]

Hi,
The covered material on the arm rest is coming off from the front part ( right where it locks down).
What is the best way to resecure it to the arm rest.

Thanks,
Bryan

Take it to the dealer for repain...should be under the 3/36k.

 

[Hep]

Mine is starting to go too. Is this a "fix it while you wait" kind of thing?

 

[DanMan32]

Mine is slipping out there too. And after 36K has elapsed.

 

[trapperjohn]

Hi,
Thanks for the info!
Will get a new one but of course I got questions.

Do they usually have this in stock or does it normally require a 2nd visit?

Has this been corrected or wil the new one do this also at some point?

Thanks again,
Bryan

 

[Jonnycat26]

Hi,
The covered material on the arm rest is coming off from the front part ( right where it locks down).
What is the best way to resecure it to the arm rest.

I used crazy glue to 'lock' it down. I was going to get a replacement, but figured it'd just start to fall apart again, so glue seemed like the better long term fix.

 

[bshef]

My Doorpanel Armrest is showing signs of wear after only 6k Miles.......
Is this the same type of inferior interior clause replaceable item?

 

[melgish]

Mine's still good as new... Had to wash the towel after a coke-can-gripper malfunction... but now I've got a spare so I can swap them out when this happens.

 

[redwein]

The dealer installed a leather interior on mine before I got it. It included the center console and the door arm rests. I don't know how expensive it would be but I imagine you could go to a leather upholstery shop and have them just do the console and possibly the arm rests in a matching color. I think that would fix it permanently.

 

[Jonnycat26]

My Doorpanel Armrest is showing signs of wear after only 6k Miles.......
Is this the same type of inferior interior clause replaceable item?

Mine has that too, and if you can get that replaced, please post it because I'm sure a lot of people would like to replace theirs.

 

[Guest]

On Ebay they sell a leather type replacement that fits like a glove.

 

[evander]

An armrest cover was included when I ordered seat covers for the front seats. Nice to have.

 

[melgish]

On Ebay they sell a leather type replacement that fits like a glove.

I suppose that's nice if your console has 5 fingers :twisted:

 

[WDIN]

The center console cover is easy to replace yourself. You just need to remove a few screws and the lid will slide off. I used "krazy glue" to attach the fabric. I had a good look at the fabric when I was repairing the console cover. I was impressed with the tough, thick character of the fabric. Much thicker than I thought it would be just from the feel of it on the seats.

 

[An04Prius]

Hi,
Thanks for the info!
Will get a new one but of course I got questions.

Do they usually have this in stock or does it normally require a 2nd visit?

Has this been corrected or wil the new one do this also at some point?

Thanks again,
Bryan

When I brought mine (04) in with same problem, they had part in stock. Took about 20min to replace the top of console. Has not happened again. That was about a year ago.

 

[Isabelle]

Warranty replacement

I requested replacement of the center console at 35,500 miles.

They had to order it, but called me and replaced it in about 20 minutes.

No charge.

 

[luvmyhybrid]

The dealer installed a leather interior on mine before I got it. It included the center console and the door arm rests. I don't know how expensive it would be but I imagine you could go to a leather upholstery shop and have them just do the console and possibly the arm rests in a matching color. I think that would fix it permanently.

The dealer installed leather in mine as well so I don't have this problem. I'd take the lid off like the other suggest and try resecuring it with some sort of adhesive.

 

[pauline]

I got my Prius detailed recently. The cover was coming up too. My guy took it apart and reglued it. He said the piece was cut too small. Overall he thought the material was pretty delicate and surprised that Toyota hadn't used something a little more durable.
so far, that center piece hasn't come back up. I might get covers a little sooner now.

 

[markincolorado]

Mine just started coming up too. I will call customer care at the dealership and get it repaired.

 

[stevesol]

Mine too

My dealer just ordered the replacement part, which was not in stock. I'm at 15,000 miles. They covered it under warranty.