#51786, "Write up: RS to GS armrest conversion" Jun-30-03 06:29 PM by SILVERNT
contrary to what many people think, the rs/gs console, when stripped is the exact same thing.
Parts needed: GS/GST/GSX Armrest (1) GS/GST/GSX Armrest plastic hinge (2, L/R) GS/GST/GSX Armrest metal hinge (1) 12X1/2 sheet metal screw (2) 10X1/2 sheet metal screw (4) 10X screw clip (2) GS/GST/GSX Armrest storage console (1)
1-carefully pull out rs center storage bin (be patient), once done, you will now see where the armrest latches in, 2 slots for the plastic hinges, as well as 2 notches towards the rear of the compartment. 2-with 12X1/2 sheet metal screw, attatch metal hinge to armrest (it can only go one way) 3-with 10X1/2 sheet metal screws (2) attatch both plastic guide hinges to the left and right side of the armrest 4-with 10X screw clip (2) slide onto 2 notches mentioned previously on the rear of the console. 5-insert plastic hinge into the 2 slots previously mentioned 6-allign metal hinge with 10X screw clips (2) and screw hinge on tight with 10X1/2 sheet metal screws (2) 7-inspect all screws for tightness 8-insert/snap in GS/GST/GSX Armrest storage console (1) into center console
VOILA!!!! you now have an rs with a GS/GST/GSX Armrest!!!
any questions on this please email them to me at aemrs@hotmail.com Chris
PS:Thank you to Jarrad, JasonESI, and RyanHester for helping me acquire all of these parts
#51809, "RE: Write up: RS to GS armrest conversion" In response to Reply # 2
Cool. This'll go right to the main site.
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#51829, "RE: Write up: RS to GS armrest conversion" In response to Reply # 5
Yeah I discovered that after I bought the whole console part, it's fine because I may cut one up for soem reason or another... always good to have places or things you can cut up and maul without the worry about going back.
#52040, "RE: Write up: RS to GS armrest conversion" In response to Reply # 12
i bought a gst console today in black with the arm rest and after i took my old one out i noticed that i could pry off the back of the cup holder where the arm rest would be......know what i found.....same shit as the arm rest people have........i thought i had something good to put on this site untill i read this thread......doesn't that suck.......if u plan on doing this please be carefull.....u can break it........i didn't but i could see how u could........also found out that the auto console is the same as the manuel console.....just have to screw in the shift boot......i thought they where different.......
