Central console leather arm rest replacement

[Dathaeus]

Ok this has been a while but my leather arm rest that covers the center console and flips up is worn, and the bad leather is taking a toll on my arm/elbow, making it uncomfy. I had the same issue with my 328i, and heard that is is REALLY difficult to replace, like you have to remove a seat or something?? Or is that not true for the 2003 sedan?

If I can do it I will, just need part number and how to... if its really that hard and time consuming, I will leave it to a pro, just LMK how much I SHOULD be paying so I dont get ripped off.

Thanks!

[danewilson77]

No seat removal is necessary. Get an alcantara wrapped cover from Cobywheel.com

Essssate+

[BMWCurves]

I've never done it, but it should be relatively easy to do yourself. You can either get the existing leather reupholstered, covered by something like Coby Wheel, or just find a used one in a part out car somewhere.

[ZHPizza]

It's pretty straightforward. Instructions are on the Coby site.

[John in VA]

It's pretty straightforward. Instructions are on the Coby site.

http://cobywheel.com/bmw-diy-files/bmw-center-arm-rest-removal.html