SMOOTHDADDYK Posted February 21, 2010 Share Posted February 21, 2010 I am trying to replace the cracked armrest cover on my 1990 LS 400. I have all taken the screws necessary to remove but seems like its holding on to the rear vent hose on the inside. I already have the replacement lid. Any help would be greatly appreciated. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
1990LS400 Posted February 21, 2010 Share Posted February 21, 2010 Photos might help us know how far you have gotten -- I don't understand what you mean by the "rear vent hose". If you are trying to remove the entire flip-up armrest, have you removed the little plastic vent grill that you see under the armrest after you flip it open? I'm not sure if doing that is enough to give you access to the other screws/bolts tht might be holding the armrest in. If that isn't enough, remove the console box insert to see if that gives you enough access. There are a couple of screws hidden under the removable pad on the bottom of the insert. After removing the screws, the black plastic console box can be pried out with a trim removal tool, flat blade screw driver or -- my favorite "tool" -- a stiff blade putty knive with the blade wrapped with electrical tape so that you don't scratch anything. Be gentle but firm so you don't break the plastic box. I took the console of the 90 LS I had apart quite a few times but my memory of exactly how I did it has faded. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SMOOTHDADDYK Posted February 21, 2010 Author Share Posted February 21, 2010 Photos might help us know how far you have gotten -- I don't understand what you mean by the "rear vent hose".If you are trying to remove the entire flip-up armrest, have you removed the little plastic vent grill that you see under the armrest after you flip it open? I'm not sure if doing that is enough to give you access to the other screws/bolts tht might be holding the armrest in. If that isn't enough, remove the console box insert to see if that gives you enough access. There are a couple of screws hidden under the removable pad on the bottom of the insert. After removing the screws, the black plastic console box can be pried out with a trim removal tool, flat blade screw driver or -- my favorite "tool" -- a stiff blade putty knive with the blade wrapped with electrical tape so that you don't scratch anything. Be gentle but firm so you don't break the plastic box. I took the console of the 90 LS I had apart quite a few times but my memory of exactly how I did it has faded. under the plastic vent is i guess an air duct that connects with air vent for the backseat..I will try to put some pictures up asap Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RDM Posted February 22, 2010 Share Posted February 22, 2010 You have the remove the inner liner of the console, the 'box', to access the remaining screws securing the hinges. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fiveofakind Posted February 24, 2010 Share Posted February 24, 2010 See steps 6 thru 11 for removal of console box/armrest......... 5 ofakind console_box.pdf Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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