Armrest insert question..

[mr wrong]

Originally Posted by A@ron

Does it just sit in the old MDI slot, or is there a way to clip it in place? Just ordered a RCD330+ and am looking to add more storage in the armrest since the MDI will no longer be used.

It fits snug, so it sort of clips in. It doesn't rattle if that's what you're worried about. I also got the RCD 330+ which is why I did it.. Works very well.. You won't regret it..

[Dancunn]

if anyone is still reading this, i have a mk6 golf (from 2010) that came with no armrest at all. i bought what i think is a mk5 armrest with the big L shaped storage compartment and 3.5mm jack inside used off ebay. it fit pretty well, almost perfectly. i say 'almost' because there is a slight gap between it and where it should meet up with the rest of the center console, but not sure if that is because of an actual issue with how everything should fit, or just my installation. anthracite color matched my titan black interior close enough that i cant tell a difference. didnt require removing or replacing anything forward of the e-brake. the armrest has airvents in the back, but my car has no duct there, so they arent functional. i can provide pics or links to what i bought if anyone wants.

[A@ron]

Originally Posted by mr wrong

It fits snug, so it sort of clips in. It doesn't rattle if that's what you're worried about. I also got the RCD 330+ which is why I did it.. Works very well.. You won't regret it..

Perfect. Was worried it might rattle around. Thanks for confirming!

[mr wrong]

Originally Posted by A@ron

Perfect. Was worried it might rattle around. Thanks for confirming!

The box itself won't but can't promise it's contents won't.

[Jarred767]

Originally Posted by mr wrong

The box itself won't but can't promise it's contents won't.

Line the inside with some sort of fabric or something. Much less rattle!

[A@ron]

Originally Posted by mr wrong

The box itself won't but can't promise it's contents won't.

Took your advice and ordered one. Should arrive today.

Forgot how big of a pain in the a$$ the MDI removal was... Hadn’t done that since I installed my Euro Cupholder. A cut up credit card wasn’t rigid enough, but I had 2 metal collar stays that worked great.

Maybe this will help someone in the future... Using metal collar stays, insert the pointy ends in, slightly angled to the outsides. They should wedge the metal clips and the MDI pops out easily.




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[Cal2000]

Originally Posted by A@ron

Took your advice and ordered one. Should arrive today.

Forgot how big of a pain in the a$$ the MDI removal was... Hadn’t done that since I installed my Euro Cupholder. A cut up credit card wasn’t rigid enough, but I had 2 metal collar stays that worked great.

Maybe this will help someone in the future... Using metal collar stays, insert the pointy ends in, slightly angled to the outsides. They should wedge the metal clips and the MDI pops out easily.




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I am preparing to have euro cupholder installed on my GTI. Probably after Christmas or something. Your pic/info would help A LOT. Thank you

[Cbell3186]

X2 on the thanks, I was curious how to remove.

[A@ron]

Originally Posted by Cbell3186

X2 on the thanks, I was curious how to remove.

Glad to help save someone else the frustration. It looks so simple until you give it a go without the right tool!


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