Has anyone retrofitted an armrest to a polo gti?

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Has anyone retrofitted an armrest to a polo gti?

Post by mitch_g »

I qas wondering if anyone has been able to successful retrofit a polo gti armrest and if so where did they get the armrest from? And how easy was it to do?
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Re: Has anyone retrofitted an armrest to a polo gti?

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They look easy enough to fit > https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=z_6afGGx4kY, and you'll get one from your VW Dealer or ebay > https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Original-Sea ... Swy2Bdoteq
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Re: Has anyone retrofitted an armrest to a polo gti?

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I had to take mine out when i lost SD card in middle tunel :D It wasn't hard. Like 4 bolts and it was out :)
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Re: Has anyone retrofitted an armrest to a polo gti?

Post by Andy Beats »

That ebay link seems to be for a Seat armrest
Of course every possibility it's the same, would you have the VW part number?
I don't suppose it makes a difference, but it's a 2020 Gti I have.
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Re: Has anyone retrofitted an armrest to a polo gti?

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Hi, all
I managed to suss out the VW part number is 6F0864207 for the armrest and 6F0863289 for the cover plate at the back.
When I search for these part numbers, I keep being referred to Seat part number 6F0061123.
Seat forums cross reference the numbers, so does ebay etc.
Does anyone know if they're the same for sure?
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Re: Has anyone retrofitted an armrest to a polo gti?

Post by Andy Beats »

I've ordered the Seat one, the website advises it also fits the AW Polo.
It's an Austrian VW dealer, cost was EUR181.10
It appears to be a complete kit, so I'm assuming for now that the 'cover plate' at the back is included, time will tell.
EDIT - the Austrian seller confirms (with photo) that's it a complete assembly
If it fits I'll be chuffed for EUR181 :D
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Re: Has anyone retrofitted an armrest to a polo gti?

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Armrest has arrived from Austria today.
Will try and remember to take some photos when fitting it tonight.
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Nice one Andy 8)
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Post by Andy Beats »

Here we go, absolute doddle to fit as per the YouTube video very kindly posted above and very good instructions in the box.
Forgot to take photos as I went along, but here’s the finished product and for 180 euros I’m delighted.
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Re: Has anyone retrofitted an armrest to a polo gti?

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Good job mate 8)
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