Discussion:
2004 Corolla sedan center-console door hinge
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Model Citizen
2004-12-05 16:26:58 UTC
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My wife's 2004 Corolla has a little compartment
immediately below the heater controls in the center
console that's closed by a little downward-swinging
door. The right side hinge of that little door is now
messed up such that the door does not close cleanly
but instead protrudes on the right side instead of
being flush with the rest of the console. Is there a
recall issued for this? or has anybody else seen this
failure? If I were inclined to try to repair myself it
can anybody explain how to properly remove that portion
of the center console? I looked around briefly but
couldn't see any obvious releases or screws or such.
Philip
2004-12-05 16:56:12 UTC
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A RECALL is for safety related systems that could/have caused collisions.

The center portion of the console is EASY to remove. Only tools needed are
puddy knife, a Phillips screw driver, and your fingers.

BTW, those compartment doors are not intended to support weight... DUH
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- Philip
2003 Corolla, 40k mi
Post by Model Citizen
My wife's 2004 Corolla has a little compartment
immediately below the heater controls in the center
console that's closed by a little downward-swinging
door. The right side hinge of that little door is now
messed up such that the door does not close cleanly
but instead protrudes on the right side instead of
being flush with the rest of the console. Is there a
recall issued for this? or has anybody else seen this
failure? If I were inclined to try to repair myself it
can anybody explain how to properly remove that portion
of the center console? I looked around briefly but
couldn't see any obvious releases or screws or such.
Model Citizen
2004-12-05 17:16:06 UTC
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Post by Philip
A RECALL is for safety related systems that could/have caused collisions.
The center portion of the console is EASY to remove. Only tools needed are
puddy knife, a Phillips screw driver, and your fingers.
BTW, those compartment doors are not intended to support weight... DUH
OK - thanks. If not a recall then maybe a TSB (Technical Service
Bulletin, at least that's what the VW folks call them) but at any rate
I'm not inclined to pay for repairs when something is known to have
failed for reasons of materials or workmanship.
Philip
2004-12-05 18:59:09 UTC
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Post by Model Citizen
Post by Philip
A RECALL is for safety related systems that could/have caused
collisions.
The center portion of the console is EASY to remove. Only tools
needed are puddy knife, a Phillips screw driver, and your fingers.
BTW, those compartment doors are not intended to support weight... DUH
OK - thanks. If not a recall then maybe a TSB (Technical Service
Bulletin, at least that's what the VW folks call them) but at any rate
I'm not inclined to pay for repairs when something is known to have
failed for reasons of materials or workmanship.
Who says it's a defect in materials or worksmanship? More likely a failure
to navigate about the car's interior like a prudent human being instead of a
clumsy oaf. But I digress.
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- Philip
Dan J.S.
2004-12-06 20:08:48 UTC
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Post by Philip
A RECALL is for safety related systems that could/have caused collisions.
The center portion of the console is EASY to remove. Only tools needed
are puddy knife, a Phillips screw driver, and your fingers.
BTW, those compartment doors are not intended to support weight... DUH
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- Philip
2003 Corolla, 40k mi
In other news, Phillip is recommending you use a Phillips screw driver!!
Philip
2004-12-06 20:45:53 UTC
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Post by Dan J.S.
Post by Philip
A RECALL is for safety related systems that could/have caused
collisions. The center portion of the console is EASY to remove. Only
tools
needed are puddy knife, a Phillips screw driver, and your fingers.
BTW, those compartment doors are not intended to support weight...
DUH --
- Philip
2003 Corolla, 40k mi
In other news, Phillip is recommending you use a Phillips screw driver!!
That is Philip with ONE 'l'.
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- Philip
TeGGer®
2004-12-07 04:16:00 UTC
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Post by Philip
Post by Dan J.S.
Post by Philip
A RECALL is for safety related systems that could/have caused
collisions. The center portion of the console is EASY to remove. Only
tools
needed are puddy knife, a Phillips screw driver, and your fingers.
BTW, those compartment doors are not intended to support weight...
DUH --
- Philip
2003 Corolla, 40k mi
In other news, Phillip is recommending you use a Phillips screw driver!!
That is Philip with ONE 'l'.
I always liked the Lucy Show episode where she went for an interview with
Mr. Mooney, the bank manager.

She's asked her name and she says,
"Lucille, with three 'L's..." <pregnant pause>
"...one at the beginning and two at the end."

Well, it was funny when I heard it.
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TeGGeR®
Wolfgang
2004-12-05 21:23:18 UTC
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Isn't your 04 still under warranty? I recently had the sunvisor replace on
my 03 when the seam pulled open.
Post by Model Citizen
My wife's 2004 Corolla has a little compartment
immediately below the heater controls in the center
console that's closed by a little downward-swinging
door. The right side hinge of that little door is now
messed up such that the door does not close cleanly
but instead protrudes on the right side instead of
being flush with the rest of the console. Is there a
recall issued for this? or has anybody else seen this
failure? If I were inclined to try to repair myself it
can anybody explain how to properly remove that portion
of the center console? I looked around briefly but
couldn't see any obvious releases or screws or such.
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