Subaru STi Center Armrest Broke

Well, something finally broke. Nope. It wasn't my ringlands, but it was my factory armrest extension in my Subaru STi. One day it just came apart and I was trying to figure out what in the world happened. I detail how I was able to fix it without a trip to the dealership.

[@dturnb9810]

This did happen to me except we bought the car used and it came apart the first time we tried to open it. There are no screws but I can see where there should be. Thanks for posting this. I thought we did something wrong.

[@BlakesGarage]

Sound about right. This things get so wobbly. Some lock tight should fix it up!

[@ThatWhiteTesla]

Argh.

[@FamSikLA]

You are the best! I had the same exact problem and you totally fixed it! Even knew where the screws were. Thanks so much. You made my day!

[@Cyberdreams1]

Thanks for the heads up! Must be that rumble rattling them out...

[@ThatWhiteTesla]

😂😂😂

[@kellyfitzpatrick2230]

Hey the latch fell out do you know how to put it back in or have a video how

[@erickhudson6246]

thanks man! awesome vid. I thought maybe one of my friends had broken it grabbed a bag out of the back seat or something and didn't tell me... lol

[@Kouangs_Productions]

Thanks!!! It happened to me when I was driving and it came off and I looked in and found the screws :)

[@ferd352]

Think I'll be checking my armrest in my 2016 STI tonight, but I'm wondering now if I had the same issue with my old 2003 WRX as I did find a random screw sitting in the bottom when I was clearing the car out - I had no idea where it had come from, but I left it there for the next owner.

[@ThatWhiteTesla]

It's likely! 😁

[@aarongomez1596]

Man dude this video made my life a whole lot easier lol I thought it was clips that held it I was like wheewwww saved me

[@judzonmamauag3207]

I only have 2 of them. Any idea where to get replacements? I've checked everywhere

[@FromanEngineer]

The screws you need are 4 mm x 0.7 mm pitch x 12 mm length. Can get them them any hardware store :).

[@FromanEngineer]

I would actually recommend M4-.7 x 16
The longer screw helps prevent this from happening again

[@nabatron21]

Use lock tight or get longer screws

[@ThatWhiteTesla]

Loctite is next if this happens a second time.

[@UCC6669]

I think the reason they don't use longer screws is so you don't have a screw in your arm.

[@jaimecarrasco515]

I'll try retight them or take them off and add locktight

[@ThatWhiteTesla]

Yeah, loctite would be the next thing if it happens a second time.

[@mahed82]

Have you ever heard about lock tight?

[@SACO32]

Had to fix mine as well. But not because it fell off, but because it wouldn't stay closed. Latch problem

[@ThatWhiteTesla]

+Seth A I hope that doesn't happen to me!

[@BrianSSH]

Exact same thing happened to my friends 2012 Subaru Impreza

[@ThatWhiteTesla]

This seems to be a common issue.

[@d3rd2388]

ur sti is still stock till now??

[@ThatWhiteTesla]

Just a Nameless axleback and some cosmetic stuff.

[@Lepermessiah2386]

I put a little dab of super glue on the screw and screw them back in so they don't rattle back out

[@ThatWhiteTesla]

Loctite is my friend, if I need it. :)

[@scottstrain6678]

Loctite!

[@rickyarchundia533]

i honestly feel like trading in my 15 Fiesta ST for subaru STI in dark grey, but at the same time i wana wait and see if subaru comes out with a new motor for the STI, dont get me wrong my Fiesta ST is still a fun car but iv'e always wanted an STI since i was younger

[@ThatWhiteTesla]

You'll likely sees new motor next year, 2019 at the absolute latest. They worked on the chassis with the 2015+ models, it's so good it can now handle more power from a new engine. Good engineering decision by Subaru.

[@jkd_exe]

This happened to my car. haha

[@dlionamanol4627]

my brother has a 2015 sti

[@ThatWhiteTesla]

Your brother sounds like a smart guy.

[@tkm007]

should have bought the jdm version instead

[@ThatWhiteTesla]

+tkm007 That seems to be the answer for everyone.

[@Carmador]

shoulda used loctite

[@ThatWhiteTesla]

I will if it happens again. :I