Driver's side armrest

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RODB

Discussion Starter · Apr 9, 2001

In my '96 Ody, the driver's side armrest on the door has broken underneath. The covering fabric is perfect but it feels like the plastic underneath has cracked. Any suggestions?

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'96 Odyssey, 245,000Kms and a
'90 Accord, 211,000Kms

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ckonarske

· #2 · Apr 9, 2001

Is it a separate arm rest, or is it built into the whole panel?

If it's separate, just replacing it might be easiest, but if built in, removing the panel and stiffening from behind might work.

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Chuck
Ody Pics and Projects

hgani

· #3 · Apr 9, 2001

I did a quick check at http://www.hondaautomotiveparts.com to see if they are separate pieces, unfortunately the whole door lining is one piece and it's very pricey ($285).
Your best bet is to remove the panel and see what's broken then try to repair it.

sfearing

· #4 · Apr 10, 2001

While we're on this subject - has anyone come up with a good solution to the elbow-cracking hardness of this armrest? Has anyone put something like that gel cushioning stuff or anything like that there? How does it look?

I'm thinking of doing something like this regardless of how it looks just to cushion the blows - maybe something that is removable.

Jim F

· #5 · Apr 10, 2001

Hy has a sheepskin solution, but I don't know how he made it.

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Jim
'01 GG EX

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hip

· #6 · Apr 12, 2001

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hip

· #7 · Apr 13, 2001

Actually the reseller I purchased my "skins" from for years did it for me based on an idea I had. It really works great!

The only thing holding it in place is a piece of Velcro sewn onto the back of the sheepskin. The door upholstery just barely sticks to the Velcro so it doesn't create any damage. You can contact them at Sheepskin Experts and ask for Daniel. Mention that you have an Ody and would like to have him send you some color samples (if needed) and ask if he could create a door panel armrest cushion similar to the one he created for Hy.
http://www.sheepskinexperts.com

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reed57

· #8 · Apr 13, 2001

Good idea, hip. I don't know what the designers were thinking when the did the armrest. Most uncomfortable esp on long trips.
BTW, whats on the dash?

hip

· #9 · Apr 13, 2001

Its a dash mat, a low nap carpet that is sonically invisible so speaker sound isn't impeded. It helps prevent UV deterioration of the dashboard. With summer temperatures capable of +117 degrees, vehicle interiors can exceed 180 degrees. I do whatever I can to reduce UV and heat build up. That is why I have the windows tinted with film. The privacy glass does nothing for the UV or heat load. Event though the factory adds some type of solar rejection to the glass, its minimal and ineffective in Arizona.

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Skybolt

· #10 · Apr 13, 2001

I've seen it get to 129.5 degrees in the shade on my patio, dash covers are a must in the desert. I just put on my Dashhugger yesterday. I went with http://www.dashhugger.com/

They UPS'd it to my door in about a week & a half. I went with them because theirs come down to just above the glove compartment and covers the area around the passenger side air vent, and they use velcro fasteners that won't melt in high heat. They recommended the "Smoke" for the Quartz interior, but I had them mail me the blue color samples too, and I went with the "Crystal Blue". Looks really good with the Silver exterior, and brings in some nice color to the interior, ...wife thinks it even seems to make the grey interior take on a blue cast. Reduces glare/reflecion coming off the dash, also.

Best Regards,
Skybolt

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2001 Starlight Silver LX
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Cargo Tray
Cargo Mat
Keyless Remote Entry & Alarm
Trans. Oil Cooler
Tow Package
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rollie66

· #11 · Apr 17, 2001

Can someone please post the proper link for the sheepskins thank you

triplecut

· #12 · Apr 17, 2001

The sheepskin link works ok for me.

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Jim

RODB

Discussion Starter · #13 · Apr 21, 2001

Thanks for all the replies. Does anyone know how to detach the interior door panel on a '96 Ody?

hgani

· #14 · Apr 21, 2001

<font face="Verdana, Arial" size="2">Originally posted by RODB:
Thanks for all the replies. Does anyone know how to detach the interior door panel on a '96 Ody?</font>

Try this parts listing/picture from Majestic Honda, it should help: http://www.hondaautomotiveparts.com/cgi-bin/ncommerce3/ExecMacro/majestichonda/categoryColor.d2w/report?CarType=359&SystemNumber=526&SystemNumbernext=324322&CarNumber=324323&System Numbernext1=325560

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Harry
'99 CS EX

bjmsam

· #15 · Aug 23, 2006

Has anyone managed to repair the cracked plastic armrest? Any tips before I give it a try? Also, is there an easy way to readhere the fabric that is pulling away from the panel? TIA

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