split armrest install, broke the little 'gear'

hdrewh · 02-11-2011, 04:21 PM

Just got around to installing my split armrest today, and in removing my old one, I neglected (didn't really know it was there) to remove the little 1/2 inch-wide round plastic piece whose job seems to be to help the "gear"s on the armrest progress smoothly when opening/closing.

The splines on the piece broke and while I installed it back in place for the new split armrest, I'd like to replace that part with a new one if possible.

In case I didn't describe this well, it can be seen right at 1:50 in this video (which I found after the incident):

http://www.ecstuning.com/Search/Spli...540/Video5-SD/

I checked realoem.com but didn't see the piece listed separately.

Any advice appreciated.

Howard

guerilla twang · 02-11-2011, 04:29 PM

FWIW, i broke mine too, went through with the installation and the armrest works fine. If not, maybe you can get ahold of Tischer and see if they'll expedite a gear to you.

hdrewh · 02-15-2011, 09:58 PM

update: I looked more closely in the bag that came with the split armrest, said bag containing the new spring mechanism, sho 'nuff, there's a new little gear piece in there too. Will be putting that one in, carefully, soon as I get around to it.

02-11-2011, 04:21 PM	#1
hdrewh Lieutenant 70 Rep 441 Posts Drives: '09 E90 Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: New York iTrader: (3)	split armrest install, broke the little 'gear' Just got around to installing my split armrest today, and in removing my old one, I neglected (didn't really know it was there) to remove the little 1/2 inch-wide round plastic piece whose job seems to be to help the "gear"s on the armrest progress smoothly when opening/closing. The splines on the piece broke and while I installed it back in place for the new split armrest, I'd like to replace that part with a new one if possible. In case I didn't describe this well, it can be seen right at 1:50 in this video (which I found after the incident): http://www.ecstuning.com/Search/Spli...540/Video5-SD/ I checked realoem.com but didn't see the piece listed separately. Any advice appreciated. Howard __________________ 2009 E90 328i Montego Blue, Black Leather, 6MT, ZPP, Logic 7, HD radio, CA, fold-down seats, PDC. ED pickup 6/12/2009 mods: Koni FSDs, Eibach Pro's, Sport/Heated Seats, BMW Perf. short shifter, M-tech shift knob/e-brake handle/steering wheel, split armrest, black grilles, 50% tint, 3M clear bra.
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02-11-2011, 04:29 PM	#2
guerilla twang I do my crosswords in pen. 17 Rep 751 Posts Drives: OEM+ 330i Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: KCMO iTrader: (6)	FWIW, i broke mine too, went through with the installation and the armrest works fine. If not, maybe you can get ahold of Tischer and see if they'll expedite a gear to you. __________________ GRUPPE TITAN Midwest
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02-15-2011, 09:58 PM	#3
hdrewh Lieutenant 70 Rep 441 Posts Drives: '09 E90 Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: New York iTrader: (3)	update: I looked more closely in the bag that came with the split armrest, said bag containing the new spring mechanism, sho 'nuff, there's a new little gear piece in there too. Will be putting that one in, carefully, soon as I get around to it. __________________ 2009 E90 328i Montego Blue, Black Leather, 6MT, ZPP, Logic 7, HD radio, CA, fold-down seats, PDC. ED pickup 6/12/2009 mods: Koni FSDs, Eibach Pro's, Sport/Heated Seats, BMW Perf. short shifter, M-tech shift knob/e-brake handle/steering wheel, split armrest, black grilles, 50% tint, 3M clear bra.
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