Fix Center Console Rubber Trim
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Fix Center Console Rubber Trim
has anyone else had problems with the rubber trim that runs along the center console (By the Shift Plate on the drivers side)
Mine has come loose, and I'm trying to figure out a good way to get it stuck back in place.
ANY good advice is welcome. I've tried Super80, tried some other glues, etc. I just can't seem to get it to stick good and stay stuck.
It originally had some foam under it, but that's all worn out now... Hence why it's coming loose.
Mine has come loose, and I'm trying to figure out a good way to get it stuck back in place.
ANY good advice is welcome. I've tried Super80, tried some other glues, etc. I just can't seem to get it to stick good and stay stuck.
It originally had some foam under it, but that's all worn out now... Hence why it's coming loose.
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From: Windermere Fl
center console rubber trim
I fixed this on mine last year but the only way to do it is to remove the full side piece which is part plastic and part carpet. I already had the seat out for another reason so it was easy to get to the screw on the side. I am not sure if you can do it with the seat in.
To fix the edge, I removed any loose foam on the inside and applied a generous amount of a good black silicone caulk/adhesive, being careful to not get any on a visible surface(I applied masking tape first as extra insurance). Fold over the edge and tape to hold the position making sure the edge is staight and there are no waves. Leave any squeeze out on the inside for now and remove when it is dry. I let the side dry overnight.
The repair has worked perfectly for me and shows no signs of failing.
Bob Fasano
Windermere Fl
To fix the edge, I removed any loose foam on the inside and applied a generous amount of a good black silicone caulk/adhesive, being careful to not get any on a visible surface(I applied masking tape first as extra insurance). Fold over the edge and tape to hold the position making sure the edge is staight and there are no waves. Leave any squeeze out on the inside for now and remove when it is dry. I let the side dry overnight.
The repair has worked perfectly for me and shows no signs of failing.
Bob Fasano
Windermere Fl
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I fixed this on mine last year but the only way to do it is to remove the full side piece which is part plastic and part carpet. I already had the seat out for another reason so it was easy to get to the screw on the side. I am not sure if you can do it with the seat in.
To fix the edge, I removed any loose foam on the inside and applied a generous amount of a good black silicone caulk/adhesive, being careful to not get any on a visible surface(I applied masking tape first as extra insurance). Fold over the edge and tape to hold the position making sure the edge is staight and there are no waves. Leave any squeeze out on the inside for now and remove when it is dry. I let the side dry overnight.
The repair has worked perfectly for me and shows no signs of failing.
Bob Fasano
Windermere Fl
To fix the edge, I removed any loose foam on the inside and applied a generous amount of a good black silicone caulk/adhesive, being careful to not get any on a visible surface(I applied masking tape first as extra insurance). Fold over the edge and tape to hold the position making sure the edge is staight and there are no waves. Leave any squeeze out on the inside for now and remove when it is dry. I let the side dry overnight.
The repair has worked perfectly for me and shows no signs of failing.
Bob Fasano
Windermere Fl
Did you use the same black caulk/sealer that you would use for weatherstripping? Or what did you use?
I guess I'll try removing the entire side piece. I didn't think it was removable. So the one screw on the side is all that holds it in place?
Last edited by Fredbird; Nov 8, 2011 at 09:33 AM. Reason: adding additional detial.
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fix center console rubber trim
No, not weatherstrip adhesive, but silicone caulk like you would use to caulk a shower for example. Weatherstrip adhesive is more like contact cement. You need to fill the gaps caused by the missing foam.
There are a lot of screws:
There are 3 screws on the tunnel on the carpet part.
Under the console lid there are 2 screws.
There are 2 screws under the console shift trim plate which you have to remove.
There are 2 or 3 screws under the carpet at the front of the panel under the dash. I think the carpet has a velcro fastener so you can pull it down to access the screws.
If you have access to a service manual(1992) page 8c-13 shows the console diagram
There are a lot of screws:
There are 3 screws on the tunnel on the carpet part.
Under the console lid there are 2 screws.
There are 2 screws under the console shift trim plate which you have to remove.
There are 2 or 3 screws under the carpet at the front of the panel under the dash. I think the carpet has a velcro fastener so you can pull it down to access the screws.
If you have access to a service manual(1992) page 8c-13 shows the console diagram
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No, not weatherstrip adhesive, but silicone caulk like you would use to caulk a shower for example. Weatherstrip adhesive is more like contact cement. You need to fill the gaps caused by the missing foam.
There are a lot of screws:
There are 3 screws on the tunnel on the carpet part.
Under the console lid there are 2 screws.
There are 2 screws under the console shift trim plate which you have to remove.
There are 2 or 3 screws under the carpet at the front of the panel under the dash. I think the carpet has a velcro fastener so you can pull it down to access the screws.
If you have access to a service manual(1992) page 8c-13 shows the console diagram
There are a lot of screws:
There are 3 screws on the tunnel on the carpet part.
Under the console lid there are 2 screws.
There are 2 screws under the console shift trim plate which you have to remove.
There are 2 or 3 screws under the carpet at the front of the panel under the dash. I think the carpet has a velcro fastener so you can pull it down to access the screws.
If you have access to a service manual(1992) page 8c-13 shows the console diagram
