Mazda 3 2014-2018 Center Console Arm Rest Removal

How to remove or adjust the center console arm rest or lid on a Mazda 3 2014-2018. Mazda 3 2015 shown in video.
This may be applicable to other Mazdas including the Mazda 6 2014-2019 although the armrest rear cover tabs may have slightly different positions.

[@markhanson6277]

Thank you! Had a loose armrest pin and fixed it 5 mins following your video. Definitely the easiest approach to remove the back armrest trim.

[@JoeBamna4Prez]

This is the most straightforward and helpful video I've ever watched. Both of the pins had come out of my armrest and thanks to you I repaired it within five minutes using nothing but my fingers 💪💪❤️

[@slipperyblueclay2521]

Like some previous responders, I thought this would be costly until I saw your video and one by Daniel Buildz. I carefully used a butter knife to pry out the tabs and a small hammer to tap the pins in place. I am surprised the place where I purchased the Mazda 3 did not address this.

[@Heat2234]

Life saver. Just bought a Mazda 3 where this was broken. Quick and easy fix. Same with fixing the heat not coming on

[@bencarrasquillo]

Thanks for this! I was about to drop $60+ on a replacement armrest until I watched your vid. Super helpful and saved me more than a few bucks!

[@paulrogers6018]

Thanks for the easy to follow advice. Both of my pins had come out. Before looking at your video i was thinking complete centre consul removal thank god it wasn't.

[@davidschmidt6216]

Thanks for this video. Exactly my problem. Keep on with these.

[@littlewing5682]

Much thanks! The wiggle was driving me nuts! Little scary popping the back off but I was done within five minutes.

[@mauriciovelasco3855]

Thanks so much! This was easier to fix than what I thought.

[@scottandtisha]

Super helpful video. Please note that the armrest must be down when you reinsert the pins. Mine was up and wouldn’t close after I had reinserted the pins. I had to force it back down (thought I was going to break it in the process) because there was no way to remove the pins once I had put them back in!!!

[@savydaniel]

You can reinsert the pins no matter how the armrest is positioned. You just have to align the holes first, in the correct position. Mine was up, because I was holding it to fit the holes, and it closes with no problems.

[@FakeAsian]

thanks so much man, I didnt think I would find a video this specific for this problem lol

[@leslieedgardlindop7202]

Thanks very well explained cheers les from Adelaide south Australia

[@robetheridge4008]

Many thanks! Great Video! Clear, easy to do, & understand. Again, thanks so much…👍💯

[@richardmarron5473]

Many thanks for posting this video. Just fixed mine in a few minutes based on this! Thank you!

[@ilianpetrov6275]

Благодаря, беше ми полезно това видео!

[@stdly2000]

Thank you, very helpful. This was my problem on my 2015 Mazda 3 passenger side and it took around 3-4 minutes to fix. After cracking the top open with a plastic bondo spreader I used my finger nails to pull the cover away. I did notice it took some force to push the pin back into place so I am surprised it came all the way out.

[@sallygardner1547]

Thank you so much for this video. I no longer have a loose armrest!

[@KevinMarquez-xr5dv]

Thank you! Had a loose armrest for a couple of years, I was getting ready to order a new one when I found your video. Great video

[@ChristopherShipe]

Super helpful, just got a used Mazda 3, saved a few hundred at least by following your video (based on mechanic quote). Thank you!

[@mosenheidar7300]

Now, it gets kinda easy. I have the same problem with my mazda and didn't know how to get to hinges. Dealer asking for a hefty charge. Thank you

[@theotterdanny5800]

I just bought a 2014 mazda3, and this part is loose. Thank you, this is very informative. I will try this, hopefully it's just the pin and not something broken 🙂

[@savydaniel]

Thank you, I needed this video yesterday and thankfully, I found it today! Same thing happened on my 2015 mazda 3, but both pins were out. Easy fix, 20 seconds.

[@dannymitchell3237]

Thanks for the video. For the peeps who have the 2015 UK Mazda 6 which has vents in the console, the video still applies, may just need an extra shimmy and shake to remove the lid.

[@Jobieable]

I had this problem occur today, this video helped a lot

[@darren.a.b7400]

Thank you for this video

[@kevinvienneau7108]

Thanks. Very easy fix.

[@Blueberry_Koi]

Thx so much! Had this exact problem

[@SRTquattro05]

Greatest video ever man, thank you soooo much. So easy to follow and fix!

[@min-hantsai5878]

Thanks for sharing

[@leonsiobe]

So easy to fix I should have done it sooner! Thanks

[@juanpablodelgadoguirola3758]

Thanks for the video super usefull!

[@BillSmithPerson]

Thank you. As you said, it was easy.

[@gh-dw3tg]

Thx....did it in 5 minutes. Saved me $$

[@georgecasselton8319]

Thankyou Matt been annoying me for ages

[@soneryank1614]

Thank you so much

[@foraminutethere23]

Thanks. 2 min fix

[@jovanymen0]

Gracias ❤

[@Gaia369]

Perfect

[@MrToko18]

Thanks!! 🫶🏻

[@cale6696]

lifesaver

[@user-lm3ej7wo8x]

Can you replace the plastic square in front of arm rest that the arm rest locks into?

[@J0hannaM0ren0]

Hey… I need your help with the console mat in front of the gear shifter… I’m getting crazy trying to put it back, I removed it to clean it and know doesn’t fit 🤯

[@nicoljazz8778]

I have tryed this but mine had no pins at all. Does anyone knows where can I find the pins in the UK?

[@wma79351]

My pin is too tight and can't push it out...

[@charlielaudico3523]

My 2018 is different