[Admiral Beez]

On my new to me 2000 Passat GLS 2L with 105,000 kms, the closure for the centre armrest list has snapped. Can I buy this part online? What's it's official name and part #? Many thanks.

I'm really enjoying this car, and it's a great replacement for my old 2000 Saturn SL2 (350,000 kms) that died. The premium fuel is a bit of a expense, especially on my first tank where I burned through 60L in 540 km, but I've been using the fuel burn indicator to manage my acceleration and overall driving, and now average under 9 L/100km on my commute. This second tank is now only 5/8 gone and I've traveled almost 400 km.

 

[vbora01]

Lookup AARodriguez Corp on Google.

He makes a multitude of armrest replacement parts (including the rear hinge) that are made of a higher quality plastic that wont become brittle with age and break. You can watch Youtube videos of him literally smashing some components with a hammer and nothing happens. The latch part cost $15 + shipping. He has DIY videos for replacing the part, though, its the same as if you were getting OEM for the latch. I can attest to the fact that these are solid replacement parts, I put them in my exs Jetta and they operate like the OE parts.

Amazon Store Link: Amazon.com At a Glance: FIX MY VW

Shouldnt ever have to replace it again in the cars lifetime, unless youre really aggressive with your arm rest...

 

[Admiral Beez]

Thanks. Found it at (Lifetime Warranty) Armrest Lid Latch for VW - Tan / Beige

Cheaper than the OEM, and evidently indestructible!

 

[Admiral Beez]

Placed my order today. Looking forward to having a locking armrest again.