How do I remove my front console armrest?

[girls_interrupted]

I just bought a 2005 ford focus zx4 ses. The armrest is very loose. I am trying to see if I can take it apart to see the cause. My prob is I dont know how to do it properly. I think screws are just loose. And if there is anything else thats causing it I'm hoping just a lil epoxy will do the job.

The latch (on the lid of the armrest) that locks it I guess is broken,also. When I try to move the arm rest up the lid just easily pops open. I am guessing this is a common problem. Perhaps one of the car parts that were cheaply made. But I am hoping this is an easy do-it-yourself job rather than pay over $100 just to replace it. So my plan basically is to take it apart see if I can tighten loose areas (if possible) and use the epoxy if needed. All I need to know is how to remove it properly without breaking anything and causing more damage.

[john196901]

Do a search on EBAY, I found one for my 2006 Focus for 50.00. Real easy to replace too.
Remove plastic cover in rear of armrest and remove the 2 phillip screws. The whole armrest comes out.
Better than 200 plus dollars at the dealership.

[sexconker]

I have a broken latch, too.

It's a plastic tab that pushes on the latch to keep it closed.
Being plastic, it cracks and provides less resistance over time.

I don't think there's an easy way to replace it.
Arm rests cost way too much...

I think I'll ask a dealer about it, see if I can get away with a cheap replacement tab/lid.

Any insight from your experience with it?

Hearing that latch rattle around when I drive is absolutely infuriating.