The hinge on my center console lid is broken, how do I replace it?
12-21-2014, 04:38 PM
#1
Burning Brakes
Thread Starter
The hinge on my center console lid is broken, how do I replace it?
So I have a new lid and hinge but I can't figure out how to get the current hinge off to add the replacement. Here are some pics of what in talking about:
https://i.imgur.com/xcxNGSp.jpg
https://i.imgur.com/iZcjeHZ.jpg
https://i.imgur.com/xcxNGSp.jpg
https://i.imgur.com/iZcjeHZ.jpg
Last edited by mikex7; 12-21-2014 at 07:05 PM.
12-21-2014, 05:01 PM
#2
Team Owner
Can't see the pictures.
12-21-2014, 07:06 PM
#4
Burning Brakes
Thread Starter
You can click them now. My problem is that I dont know how to remove the pins. Im assuming you need to remove the entire center console?
Pics are now clickable. The lid I have came with the hinge. My question was how to get the hinge off, since there are what appear to be pins that hold it in place in the console - not screws.
Pics are now clickable. The lid I have came with the hinge. My question was how to get the hinge off, since there are what appear to be pins that hold it in place in the console - not screws.
12-21-2014, 08:44 PM
#5
Team Owner
You have the only hinge I have ever seen with rivets instead of screws. Out of curiosity, what year is your car? '97? '98?
If I were you, I would replace the lower console section, with one that has screws like the majority of C5s. That particular console section is easy to find and not terribly expensive. Call Marc at Vettenuts for some good, clean used pieces. 1-615-896-6100. You can also shop on that big auction site too.
If I were you, I would replace the lower console section, with one that has screws like the majority of C5s. That particular console section is easy to find and not terribly expensive. Call Marc at Vettenuts for some good, clean used pieces. 1-615-896-6100. You can also shop on that big auction site too.
12-21-2014, 08:46 PM
#6
Burning Brakes
Thread Starter
You have the only hinge I have ever seen with rivets instead of screws. Out of curiosity, what year is your car? '97? '98?
If I were you, I would replace the lower console section, with one that has screws like the majority of C5s. That particular console section is easy to find and not terribly expensive. Call Marc at Vettenuts for some good, clean used pieces. 1-615-896-6100. You can also shop on that big auction site too.
If I were you, I would replace the lower console section, with one that has screws like the majority of C5s. That particular console section is easy to find and not terribly expensive. Call Marc at Vettenuts for some good, clean used pieces. 1-615-896-6100. You can also shop on that big auction site too.
12-21-2014, 08:56 PM
#7
Team Owner
), those are actually studs not rivets. There are nuts on the underside, but you need to remove the lower console section to access them. I found a good hinge on ebay for $30.00. Item # 111499905802
Search: 1997-2004 C5 CORVETTE CONSOLE DOOR LID HINGE 10268321 NICE
Last edited by LoneStarFRC; 12-21-2014 at 08:59 PM.
12-21-2014, 08:59 PM
#8
Burning Brakes
Thread Starter
OK, my bad. Upon further review (as the NFL refs say ), those are actually studs not rivets. There are nuts on the underside, but you need to remove the lower console section to access them.
I found a good hinge on ebay for $30.00. Item # 111499905802
Search: 1997-2004 C5 CORVETTE CONSOLE DOOR LID HINGE 10268321 NICE
), those are actually studs not rivets. There are nuts on the underside, but you need to remove the lower console section to access them. I found a good hinge on ebay for $30.00. Item # 111499905802
Search: 1997-2004 C5 CORVETTE CONSOLE DOOR LID HINGE 10268321 NICE
