2012 Prius 3 Center Console Lid Removal Photos

Anyone have any idea why they would make such a complicated piece of kit for a console lid????

 

Its seems like there is a lot of space in there. That gives me an idea. I have a pip and I find the arm rest is too far back and low. I know there have been vehicles made that have an armrest that slides up and forward. I dont remember which cars I have seen that option in but if I could find out maybe I could install the hardware from that car into the armrest of the pip.

 

I am actually thinking of doing the leather conversion... please keep us posted. I live in LA.

 

I feel the same way. Interested if you find a solution.

 

Can anyone think of another make/model vehicle that has an armrest that slides up and forward? If we can find one Ill try to piece something together.

 

Earlier versions of the Prius did have sliding arm rests I believe. They may fit.

 

I've been wanting to take mine off for a while now to cover it with some leather that I bought on eBay so thanks for the write-up.

 

I removed the cloth top part of the center console on my 2012 Prius. It was very, very, VERY difficult to pry off. It was not meant to be pulled off. I pulled the back up first about 1/2 inch. I was able to pull the front up about 1/2 inch. Then I used the handle of a large crescent wrench to slide inside and twisted it to pop up the center connections. Don’t worry, if you break it bad you can buy a replacement directly from Toyota for about $80. For example, the part number and description for my Prius is: “Armrest Door - Toyota (58906-47041-G2)”. There is a different part number for the different colors/materials. When I pulled mine off I noticed that the plastic clips were actually damaged. But it goes back together just fine and stays together. I took mine off, cleaned it with dish soap and running water, let it dry, purchased a tiny bottle of contact cement from Lowe’s, painted the back of the cloth and the plastic with contact cement. I put a second coat of contact cement on the cloth. I let the contact cement dry for 15 minutes and then stretched the cloth and pushed the cloth down. It looks like brand new. (When washing it, be careful because the foam pad underneath the fabric can slide around and bunch up.)

 

Does this apply to 2015 models?

 

I just got a new to me 2015 Prius and the armrest was pretty nasty. Someone along the line tried to paint it with black spray paint and oversprayed everywhere. I got that cleaned up and wanted to see if I could paint it better since I had some plastidip already so it wouldn't cost me anything.
Anyway, long story short, thank you all for your tips. I tried to brute force mine off but couldn't get it. I eventually got it off with a trim removal tool, starting at the back, then working around the sides, and finally the front. Even with the tool providing leverage, I had to use enough force that I was worried about breaking the cover.

 

Oh, and the part number for the Console Armrest Cover in the 2015 Prius Two, should you decide to seek a replacement is:
58906-47050-C2 Leather Black
58906-47050-E1 Leather Bisque
58906-47050-G1 Leather Gray
58906-47042-E0 Cloth Bisque
58906-47042-B2 Cloth Gray
58906-47042-G2 Cloth Light Gray

As far as I can tell, other than the covering material, there is no other difference between the part numbers. I can't guarantee it, but I suspect that you could put in a leather option even if you had cloth seats, which is what I was going to do if my repair wasn't satisfactory.

 

Here's a picture of my painted console cover if anyone was interested.

is the product I used, although I got it from Lowes, and I don't recall what I paid for it. I had purchased it for another project and used what was left over for this one.