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Adding a Center Armrest to the 451 smart fortwo
Due to the small width of the 451 smart fortwo they opted to to have a center armrest but its something I missed and was happy to know that for about $150 and a little bit of time I could add in a very professional looking armrest into my project car forfiveone.
I have a detailed post on what I did along with some photos here:
http://www.451s.com/profiles/blog/show?id=1912846:BlogPost:461
But here is the basic instruction on how to install the armrest:
Installing the armrest was not that hard but it did take a little bit of planning as it doesn’t come with instructions. They do have a couple pre-drilled holes on the front that I made use of but in the back I tapped my own holes and I would recommend you doing the same. You will need to move the seats a round a little to get at the back to do the screws but overall it’s not a big project. Took about 15 minutes and no power tools where needed as the screws were self tapping and they held pretty well.
I have a detailed post on what I did along with some photos here:
http://www.451s.com/profiles/blog/show?id=1912846:BlogPost:461
But here is the basic instruction on how to install the armrest:
Installing the armrest was not that hard but it did take a little bit of planning as it doesn’t come with instructions. They do have a couple pre-drilled holes on the front that I made use of but in the back I tapped my own holes and I would recommend you doing the same. You will need to move the seats a round a little to get at the back to do the screws but overall it’s not a big project. Took about 15 minutes and no power tools where needed as the screws were self tapping and they held pretty well.
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Great project and well within the capabilities of most people. Shouldn't void your warrantee.
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Permalink Reply by Gordon on -
Thanks for the pics and instructions. Is this same after-market armrest that goes into the 450? Ordering link if you have one?
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Installed the arm rest (ordered from e-bay -- Canada) in my 451 Passion coupe...simple install... looks great... Thanks for the info!
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Can you please send me the info on ordering and installing the armrest - am in US and have not seen the armrest on the US eBay site. tnx..... Barry - Passion Cabrio red/black/black arrived 04apr2008
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