Hey All
As many of you know, I like to play around with my car, as I did with my Stilo. When I took delivery of the Bravo, one of the first things I noticed was the awful centre console top, and after noting the armrest on the Dynamic models, I wanted one (Sport models with leather get one too!).
So I have ordered the parts and am going to retrofit. I shall turn this into a guide with pictures when I get time, but the basis is:
Removal of old unit
1. Remove the upper rubber pad (the small one) by using something thin like a flat knife or credit card to lift the edge. Undo the two black bolts underneath it.
2. Remove the rear airvent by gently and evenly pulling at it towards the back of the car.
Purchase new parts
You will need:
Once I get all the parts, I'll update with how to assemble it all.
As many of you know, I like to play around with my car, as I did with my Stilo. When I took delivery of the Bravo, one of the first things I noticed was the awful centre console top, and after noting the armrest on the Dynamic models, I wanted one (Sport models with leather get one too!).
So I have ordered the parts and am going to retrofit. I shall turn this into a guide with pictures when I get time, but the basis is:
Removal of old unit
1. Remove the upper rubber pad (the small one) by using something thin like a flat knife or credit card to lift the edge. Undo the two black bolts underneath it.
2. Remove the rear airvent by gently and evenly pulling at it towards the back of the car.
Purchase new parts
You will need:
- The updated console trim - 71748818 (£65, backordered)
- The various locking pins and the handle (1 of each required) - 71748819 (£3, backorderd), 71748981 (£4, backordered), 71748982 (£3, backordered)
- The top cover. Now, you can order almost any fabric, and the logical choice for me would have been red sail (i.e. whats on the doors). However, looking how the bravo does it, and indeed the Stilo did it, it uses the material from the outer edge of the seat backs, as well as the seat squab sides. This in mine is black. I realised that black would suit it far more than red too (red cloth on top of a black console would stand out too much), so I went for black. However, the choice is yours. The part number is 71748827, and it costs £60.
Once I get all the parts, I'll update with how to assemble it all.