2012 LE automatic aftermarket armrest - Toyota Yaris Forums

WeeYari · 03-27-2023, 01:28 PM

Yes I am sure. Both Gen2 and Gen3 have that rear cup holder that the armrest fits into. However, there are molding differences in the centre console which will prevent an Gen2 armrest from properly seating into the Gen3 console. There is a reason why fitment guides specify 06-11, or 12+.

danyboy · 03-28-2023, 09:23 AM

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Originally Posted by WeeYari

Yes I am sure. Both Gen2 and Gen3 have that rear cup holder that the armrest fits into. However, there are molding differences in the centre console which will prevent an Gen2 armrest from properly seating into the Gen3 console. There is a reason why fitment guides specify 06-11, or 12+.

I followed your advice and wasn't too late to cancel it. I'll keep looking around or make myself one.
Thanks

danyboy · 04-01-2023, 09:24 AM

No choice but to make my own.
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It's held in place through a longer M6 x 70 mm bolt and perforated piece of 1/2" plywood shaped like the rear half moon cup hole in the back if original console. I then used strap iron and short wood screws tying the new console/armrest to the low original plastic console.
Cover is apiece of 1/2" plywood, 2" soft foam and imitation leather stapled to the underneath of the plywood. Painted the wood box. Screwed a cupboard door catch so the cover snaps in the wood box . Two small hinge so I can lift the cover and put stuff in the box. Don't need to spend countless hours on the internet to look for a comfortable armrest/center console anymore. Both elbows can nom rest while driving. Much more comfortable.
Thanks everyone for their help,
danyboy

03-27-2023, 01:28 PM	#1
WeeYari View User's Garage Drives: 06 5dr LE (deceased), 13 Soul Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Georgetown, Ontario, Canada Posts: 5,833	Yes I am sure. Both Gen2 and Gen3 have that rear cup holder that the armrest fits into. However, there are molding differences in the centre console which will prevent an Gen2 armrest from properly seating into the Gen3 console. There is a reason why fitment guides specify 06-11, or 12+. __________________

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04-01-2023, 09:24 AM	#3
danyboy Drives: 2012 yaris Join Date: Aug 2022 Location: Drummondville, Canada Posts: 13	No choice but to make my own. 20EF41B6-7B92-42B8-8C18-810904FF8237.jpg B8BD7B09-3099-4E77-BD5F-87A0FBF31DDC.jpg EC02BFEA-8E5A-4EA0-A29C-50C4E6985DDF.jpg It's held in place through a longer M6 x 70 mm bolt and perforated piece of 1/2" plywood shaped like the rear half moon cup hole in the back if original console. I then used strap iron and short wood screws tying the new console/armrest to the low original plastic console. Cover is apiece of 1/2" plywood, 2" soft foam and imitation leather stapled to the underneath of the plywood. Painted the wood box. Screwed a cupboard door catch so the cover snaps in the wood box . Two small hinge so I can lift the cover and put stuff in the box. Don't need to spend countless hours on the internet to look for a comfortable armrest/center console anymore. Both elbows can nom rest while driving. Much more comfortable. Thanks everyone for their help, danyboy