creaky armrest

kevinf · 10-24-2016, 01:45 AM

Do any of you guys have issues with the armrest making creaky noises whenever it is pushed side to side, usually from lateral forces when turning. it sounds like it is creaking from the spring hinges. Do any of you guys experience this noise? If so what are some fixes. I plan to take the armrest off and inspect. Any how-to's on how to take the armrest off?

JL1002 · 10-24-2016, 07:26 AM

I never had any issues with noise, but I did replace the armrest. I posted a DIY which should help you with the removal.

http://www.2addicts.com/forums/showthread.php?t=1248736

XutvJet · 10-24-2016, 11:06 AM

Yes, mine creaks as well, but only when in the extended position. The sound is coming from the plastics of the armrest housing when the sliders are fully extended and the housing torqued by weight. You'd have the disassemble the thing and add felt tape to plastic pieces that are rubbing and causing the creak.

I've looked at the armrest and it doesn't appear to be exactly straightforward to disassemble.

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kevinf Private 25 Rep 97 Posts Drives: BMW 228i Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: CA iTrader: (0)	creaky armrest Do any of you guys have issues with the armrest making creaky noises whenever it is pushed side to side, usually from lateral forces when turning. it sounds like it is creaking from the spring hinges. Do any of you guys experience this noise? If so what are some fixes. I plan to take the armrest off and inspect. Any how-to's on how to take the armrest off?
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JL1002 Private First Class 134 Rep 144 Posts Drives: 2020 M2C Join Date: Apr 2016 Location: NJ iTrader: (1)	I never had any issues with noise, but I did replace the armrest. I posted a DIY which should help you with the removal. http://www.2addicts.com/forums/showthread.php?t=1248736
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XutvJet Major General 5552 Rep 5,369 Posts Drives: 2011 Cayman Base, 2016 M235 Join Date: Mar 2016 Location: Kansas City iTrader: (-1)	Yes, mine creaks as well, but only when in the extended position. The sound is coming from the plastics of the armrest housing when the sliders are fully extended and the housing torqued by weight. You'd have the disassemble the thing and add felt tape to plastic pieces that are rubbing and causing the creak. I've looked at the armrest and it doesn't appear to be exactly straightforward to disassemble.
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