JDM Knee Pad Install

[Figo]

I search for these part number on Amayama. And I found all of them.

However, it shows"cover, plastic"on these item? They are leather correct?

Anyone has any idea?

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Door Panel Knee Pads:
(LH) SU003-04437
(RH) SU003-04436

Centre Console Knee Pads:
(LH) SU003-01920
(RH) SU003-01919

Speaker Grilles:
(LH) SU003-04433
(RH) SU003-04432

Speaker Grille Trim Rings:
(LH) SU003-03287
(RH) SU003-03286

6 X Speaker Grille Screws (Required for Installation of Pads):
SU003-02917 (x6)

[Chaetagnath]

Originally Posted by Figo

I search for these part number on Amayama. And I found all of them.

However, it shows"cover, plastic"on these item? They are leather correct?

Anyone has any idea?

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Door Panel Knee Pads:
(LH) SU003-04437
(RH) SU003-04436

Centre Console Knee Pads:
(LH) SU003-01920
(RH) SU003-01919

Speaker Grilles:
(LH) SU003-04433
(RH) SU003-04432

Speaker Grille Trim Rings:
(LH) SU003-03287
(RH) SU003-03286

6 X Speaker Grille Screws (Required for Installation of Pads):
SU003-02917 (x6)

Yep, those are correct if you want the red trim items. They are the same material as what covers the armrests on the doors (I'm not sure if that is real leather, but it looks like leather).

[Figo]

Originally Posted by Chaetagnath

Yep, those are correct if you want the red trim items. They are the same material as what covers the armrests on the doors (I'm not sure if that is real leather, but it looks like leather).

Thank you. seems like they are the correct one and the one that people in this thread look for. I think they are real leather.

[krayzie]

Originally Posted by Trojan_SC

Note: You will need 3 more screws per door to properly secure the speaker grill to the kneepad/door panel. (Part Number: SU003-02917)

May I ask which are the exact positions as to where the 3 more screws would go into holding the new speaking grill and silver trim ring? I'm looking at the door assembly diagram and could only identify the top 2 screw holes, which is the 3rd extra one?

I ordered all the parts, thinking I should let the dealer install them for me. I just want to screw together as much bits as I can before giving the stuff to the dealer.

Thanks!

[chanomatik]

Originally Posted by krayzie

May I ask which are the exact positions as to where the 3 more screws would go into holding the new speaking grill and silver trim ring? I'm looking at the door assembly diagram and could only identify the top 2 screw holes, which is the 3rd extra one?

I ordered all the parts, thinking I should let the dealer install them for me. I just want to screw together as much bits as I can before giving the stuff to the dealer.

Thanks!

Do it yourself! It's so easy! You'll kick yourself once you get it disassembled. Unless you just don't have time, but otherwise I'm willing to exchange numbers and walk you through it since I need to put on my tS black knee pad console garnishes anyways, which requires doing the same steps as here. It'll be maybe my fourth time taking that area apart.

[krayzie]

Originally Posted by chanomatik

Do it yourself! It's so easy! You'll kick yourself once you get it disassembled. Unless you just don't have time, but otherwise I'm willing to exchange numbers and walk you through it since I need to put on my tS black knee pad console garnishes anyways, which requires doing the same steps as here. It'll be maybe my fourth time taking that area apart.

Okay thanks so much I'll PM you once I get all the parts. Waiting for them to come from Japan.

I plan to do the center console knee pads first. I was originally going to let the dealer do this too but I figured I should try this myself (had a really bad experience messing up the center console cupholder install with the Golf so now I'm soured).

[chanomatik]

Originally Posted by krayzie

Okay thanks so much I'll PM you once I get all the parts. Waiting for them to come from Japan.

I plan to do the center console knee pads first. I was originally going to let the dealer do this too but I figured I should try this myself (had a really bad experience messing up the center console cupholder install with the Golf so now I'm soured).

Yeah, door is super easy and center console isn't too tricky. Just kinda... ballsy, at first. After the first time you'll puff out your chest and beat it as you gain Man Powers.

[krayzie]

Originally Posted by chanomatik

Yeah, door is super easy and center console isn't too tricky. Just kinda... ballsy, at first. After the first time you'll puff out your chest and beat it as you gain Man Powers.

Okay so knowing that my knee pads are coming in the mail today, I decided to pull the center console last night. The only tricky part is still that start button / cigarette box cubby (the center upper tab is wearing already on its 2nd ever pull). Otherwise everything else was quite simple (it helps when you have an old trusty plastic trim tool).

I'm still worried about the doors, especially with the locking cables, are the cable ends just hooks?

I found a door removal DIY that seems to be more detailed here:

http://www.ft86club.com/forums/showthread.php?t=27471

[chanomatik]

Originally Posted by krayzie

Okay so knowing that my knee pads are coming in the mail today, I decided to pull the center console last night. The only tricky part is still that start button / cigarette box cubby (the center upper tab is wearing already on its 2nd ever pull). Otherwise everything else was quite simple (it helps when you have an old trusty plastic trim tool).

I'm still worried about the doors, especially with the locking cables, are the cable ends just hooks?

I found a door removal DIY that seems to be more detailed here:

http://www.ft86club.com/forums/showthread.php?t=27471

Congrats! Yeah, if you can deal with the center console, the doors are 10x easier. Just three screws, a tab, and pull up on the ball-mounted cables for the locks. Also unhook the puddle lights at the bottom and door switches. Voila!

[zdr93523]

Originally Posted by krayzie

Okay so knowing that my knee pads are coming in the mail today, I decided to pull the center console last night. The only tricky part is still that start button / cigarette box cubby (the center upper tab is wearing already on its 2nd ever pull). Otherwise everything else was quite simple (it helps when you have an old trusty plastic trim tool).

I'm still worried about the doors, especially with the locking cables, are the cable ends just hooks?

I found a door removal DIY that seems to be more detailed here:

http://www.ft86club.com/forums/showthread.php?t=27471

I don't recommend disconnecting the cables. Once the door panel is off, the entire handle assembly is removed with 2 screws and the cables remain attached to the handle assembly.

[krayzie]

Originally Posted by chanomatik

Congrats! Yeah, if you can deal with the center console, the doors are 10x easier. Just three screws, a tab, and pull up on the ball-mounted cables for the locks. Also unhook the puddle lights at the bottom and door switches. Voila!

Okay so I managed to get the handle trims off this morning (not as easy as I thought but no scratches thanks to trim tool). Now my question is with the door cables. The Subaru technical manual says to release the cables instead of unscrewing the inside handle assembly first.

I'll try and pull the door cards later in the day.

Are the cables hard to release / and put back on? How do the ball joints get held in place? Sorry for the stupid questions.

[chanomatik]

Originally Posted by krayzie

Okay so I managed to get the handle trims off this morning (not as easy as I thought but no scratches thanks to trim tool). Now my question is with the door cables. The Subaru technical manual says to release the cables instead of unscrewing the inside handle assembly first.

I'll try and pull the door cards later in the day.

Are the cables hard to release / and put back on? How do the ball joints get held in place? Sorry for the stupid questions.

No such thing as a stupid question my friend! Look at this picture.



Lift the colored sheaths out of their placement and pull the metal ends out and you're good! Cables released! When putting back on, put the metal ends in first, then click in the colored sheaths. Make sure they click or are at least held firmly in place.

[zdr93523]

Originally Posted by chanomatik

No such thing as a stupid question my friend! Look at this picture.



Lift the colored sheaths out of their placement and pull the metal ends out and you're good! Cables released! When putting back on, put the metal ends in first, then click in the colored sheaths. Make sure they click or are at least held firmly in place.

Or you can just remove the 2 screws in the pic holding the handle to the door card and not even mess with the cables.

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[chanomatik]

I found the releasing of the cables to be much quicker.