Center console lid broken

[Dave2001S]

Is it possible to replace the hinged lid on the center console? I have a 2001S and the locking lid broke off. Or do I need to replace the entire center console assembly?

[pussywillow1972]

There's a repair kit that has a hinge and some rivets. I had the same issue and got mine from suncoast. It took about 20 minutes to fix.

[pussywillow1972]

https://www. ************************************************** ** .com /product/99655296001.html

[Dave2001S]

Thanks, I'll check it out

[Brian in Tucson]

When you post a link, it's best to break it up so that the forum censor doesn't block it.

The lid on my 01 console was broken off at the hinge. I glued it back on, at the hinge, by using Super Glue and baking soda. It's not as strong as new, probably, but most of the plastic on a 17 year old car isn't. If I'm careful it will last. The lock on my console doesn't work anyhow.:ah:

[boxfix]

Originally Posted by Brian in Tucson

When you post a link, it's best to break it up so that the forum censor doesn't block it.

The lid on my 01 console was broken off at the hinge. I glued it back on, at the hinge, by using Super Glue and baking soda. It's not as strong as new, probably, but most of the plastic on a 17 year old car isn't. If I'm careful it will last. The lock on my console doesn't work anyhow.:ah:

Baking Soda??? What does that do??

[Anker]

It makes the super glue lick. Super glue is not the right glue for this kind of work.

[oldskool73]

baking soda reacts with the super glue and goes much harder much quicker, it's a pretty cool reaction...
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=slCMkvEfK_U

may as well just get the kit though, it's vastly overpriced for a bit of metal and a couple of rivets but it's quick and easy to do and won't break again for the life of the car.

[Dave2001S]

Update, I ordered the kit and gave it a try. Its excellent, fit is perfect, cost is minimal, and the install takes maybe an hour at most. I augmented the two screws that hold the new hinge in place with a bit of epoxy. Thanks for the recommendation