[KarDIY]

DIY install: armrest in Tata Nexon
I own a Tata Nexon XM(S) and I have been doing minor and major upgrades since I bought it to improve it and make it more convenient as per my requirements. One feature which is available in the top model and is the most convenient is the armrest. So, after researching a lot I decided to install it in my car. I will show you how to do it in a few easy steps.

If you are someone who understands better by watching a video, watch this.

https://youtu.be/kvO_BCOUFmY

Tools Required:
1) Screw Driver Set
2) Pry Tools
3) Wrench set
4) T Handle ¼"
5) Blade/knife
6) Armrest, Console and other parts
7) Filer/Sanding paper

Procedure:
1. Remove both front seats. Each seat has 5 Torx bolts.(Don't forget to remove coupler under seat)


2. Remove both side silver panel on the center console. On the right side you will find a screw under this silver panel, remove it.


3. Remove the front side panel of the center console (Do this on both sides). They have one plastic screw and rest clips.


4. Remove both side front bracket with 5 screws. (Do this on both sides)


5. Now remove 2 screws and 1 bolt in front of the main center console trim. (Do this on both side)


6. Now remove the bolt in the rear of the main center console trim, these are under plastic covers. (Do this on both side)


7. Now remove the rear lower panel which will give access to main bracket bolts.


8. Under the above mentioned panel you will find a plastic bracket. Remove this rear plastic bracket connecting both side trims, it has 2 screws.


9. Remove 2 bolts and 5 screws of the main bracket.


10. Remove the parking brake access cover and remove the screw under it.


11. Main console body has 2 bolts, remove these. One in front under a rubber mat and second in rear under plastic cover.


12. Now the whole center console will start moving. At this stage you can remove the inner screws of both main side trims. There are 2 screws on each side.


13. Remove gear trim and gear boot. There is one screw near the gear trim, remove it.


14. Also do not forget to disconnect the drive mode selector switch.


15. Now once the main center console body is out, you have to remove the top panel on it. (Top panel which have drive selector switch in it)

16. Modify the top panel according to the new console. (You have to trim some clips and grind it so that tambour door can slide properly).


17. Now connect the main side trims with the main console body. Each trim has 2 screws and rest clips.


18. After connecting side panels it will become an assembly. Now we have to fix this assembly as it is in the car.

19. Start with main metal bracket bolts. Tighten these 2 bolts.


20. Then tighten the rear 2 bolts on each side of the main side panel. Don't forget to put the plastic cover back.


21. Now tighten the 2 screws and one bolt in front of the main side panel. (Do this for each side)


22. Now tighten the screw under the parking brake access cover on the left side main panel.


23. Now tighten the screw under the silver panel on the right side of the main panel. Also, Tight one screw near the gear panel.



24. Put a side bracket with 5 screws back. (Do this for both side)


25. Also, fix the drive selector wire.


26. Now put the top panel (that we modified) back in its place. Don't forget to put the drive mode selector switch.

27. Put Parking brake access cover back.

28. Put the gear panel back and adjust gear boot accordingly.

29. Now tighten the 3 bolts of the main console body (i.e. shutter wala part). Here you have to put 3 bolts so you need one extra bolt.


30. Now put back front side panels, they have one plastic screw. (Do this for both side)


31. Put side silver panels back on both sides.

32. Now let's go to the rear. Put the bracket back which connects side trims at rear. It has 2 screws.


33. Then put the rear lower panel back to its place.

34. Now connect the armrest and it has 4 screws.



34. Now cut the rear main panel as per requirement so that it gets fit with armrest. (7" will be the height)

35. Put the front seats back.

With this you are good to go.

[condor]

Wow ! That's some effort to put the arm rest onto a Nexon ! Hats off to your patience, and the excellent detailed write up with the pics.

Only thing missing in your post - the post-installation look, even though it is there in the video.

[KarDIY]

Originally Posted by condor

Only thing missing in your post - the post-installation look, even though it is there in the video.

Thank you. Actually there is restriction on no. of images we can upload on a post. I thought showing installation process is important so skipped final look as limit was reached.

Originally Posted by condor

Only thing missing in your post - the post-installation look, even though it is there in the video.

Here are few images of final look post installation.

[thtechnician]

That seems like an awful lot of effort, but the end result looks great! An aftermarket handrest would have looked quite bad.

[Ashtoncastelino]

Perfect implementation ! Even though it was time consuming , I'm glad you went with the the OEM style. Keep it up. Love the detailed thread.

Regards
Ashton Castelino

[pavi]

Originally Posted by condor

Wow ! That's some effort to put the arm rest onto a Nexon !

Try to change an air filter or a headlight bulb in VW cars, this effort feels easy .

Originally Posted by KarDIY

Here are few images of final look post installation.

Hats off to you on this effort buddy. The final output looks so OEM. Great addition to your Nexon.

[KarDIY]

Originally Posted by thtechnician

That seems like an awful lot of effort, but the end result looks great! An aftermarket handrest would have looked quite bad.

Thank you. Yeah it took lots of effort. Tata original armrest is expensive but my soul was not allowing me for aftermarket armrest.

Originally Posted by Ashtoncastelino

Perfect implementation ! Even though it was time consuming , I'm glad you went with the the OEM style. Keep it up. Love the detailed thread.

Hey, I'm glad you like it.

Originally Posted by pavi

Hats off to you on this effort buddy. The final output looks so OEM. Great addition to your Nexon.

Thank you

[lemedico]

This was a major task! Kudos on the effort and end result. Quick question, does the armrest slide forwards?

This is a much more complex installation compared to what I did in my Tiago.

https://www.team-bhp.com/forum/diy-d...ml#post5420074 (DIY: Armrest installation for Rs. 1800 (Tata Tiago))

https://youtu.be/2OxelimpXR0

On a side note, withholding the information for the actual parts purchase etc isn't ethical in lieu for views on youtube.
The whole point of a DIY is to be able to get the job done from start to finish. Hide where you got the parts from, and the remainder of the steps are immediately rendered useless!

[KarDIY]

Originally Posted by lemedico

This was a major task! Kudos on the effort and end result. Quick question, does the armrest slide forwards?

This is a much more complex installation compared to what I did in my Tiago.

On a side note, withholding the information for the actual parts purchase etc isn't ethical in lieu for views on Youtube.
The whole point of a DIY is to be able to get the job done from start to finish. Hide where you got the parts from, and the remainder of the steps are immediately rendered useless!

Thank you for the feedback. No, unfortunately armrest in Nexon does not slide forward.

[KarDIY]

Tata's genuine armrest installation in my Nexon XMS variant was a big project for me and expensive too . But with all your support I have completed it successfully. Here I'm sharing details of all the parts required in this project.

There is a video too. If you are someone who understands better with video.

https://youtu.be/dNMcU30FDi8

Before proceeding to the parts, Kindly check out the final look.


In this project total 6 parts are required as shown.


Note: Prices mentioned are current MRP. They might change.

1. ASSY CONSOLE ARMREST(XT)
Part Number: 543868900145ZZ
MRP: 7,692.00


2. CLRPRT_ASY_1-CONSOLE ASSY (A.K.A Center console shutter wala Part)
Part Number: 543868910115ZY
MRP : 2,328.00


3. HINGE ASSY FLOOR CONSOLE
Part Number: 543868900255C7
MRP: 383.00


4. ASSY CONSOLE REAR UPPER
Part Number: 543868900166C7
MRP: 333.00
Note: Nowadays this part is coming in a matte finish instead of a glossy finish. Only god knows why?


5. CONSOLE ASSY
Part Number: 543868900256ZZ
MRP: 2,834.00


6. CONSOLE STORAGE PAD
Part Number: 543868906451C7
MRP: 109.00


You can source these parts from the Tata service centre, TGP distributor or online websites. Hope this would be helpful for people looking to execute fir project in their beloved Nexon .