Door Panel to Armrest Connection

[MConyers]

I think I'm having a hard finding this, because I don't know the correct name. White connectors appear to be broken at the armrest. I'll take it apart and epoxy, unless there is a replacement readily available. 2016 Ram Outdoorsman.

Will attempt to add pics...

 

[MConyers]

pics

 

[MConyers]

2nd

 

[MConyers]

3rd

 

[Timd32]

Can try these folks.

"Arm rest" did not pop up results maybe an email to them or use their contact us page would result in what you need.

https://www.clipsandfasteners.com/

 

[Topzide]

2nd Clips And Fasteners! They seem to have just about every type of automotive clip. Might try door trim clip in search.

 

[lpennock]

moparonlineparts.com only shows the whole panel, it doesn't show the arm rest as removable from the panel.

 

[MConyers]

Appreciate the checking, I spent an hour or so looking for an exploded view and didn't find anything. Sent a pic/email to support@clipsandfasteners.com.

 

[Wiredawg]

I have a factory 2017 Service Manual and neither does it show the arm rest as a separate component. If you have a 2nd vehicle to use while it's down, I'd take the door panel off and put eyes on the fastener holding the armrest on. Maybe there's a way to improve it so it doesn't happen again after the factory fix.

 

[MConyers]

So, took the door panel off, checked the door card to armrest and looks like the card is welded (plastic) to a monolithic plastic piece that is attached to or part of the armrest. Took before pics, see circled in red the 5 connections to the armrest on the first pic, 2nd pic is zoomed in relative to the first pic.. Put in some #6 screws from the backside to reattach; seems real solid now. If that doesn't hold up will add/inject some epoxy into the holes one by one.

I learned on the 2011 not to use the door to assist in getting in the truck, makes the hinges squeak (especially when warm). I have a habit of getting out of the truck, then pulling the door armrest from the inside to let the doors momentum close; on retrospect that would add a shearing force leading to the breakage.

 

[MConyers]

pics (eta, bottom of pic is the top of the door)

 

[Wiredawg]

I'm gimpy, so for me, getting in my 5500 I put a foot on the side step, grab the a pillar handle with my right hand and armrest with my left, and with total coordination launch into the cab of the truck. It's a pulling, pushing, and stepping operation. I weigh a dainty 220 lbs.

 

[brcbruiser]

Mine did the same two years into ownership on both front doors. Dealer wouldn't repair under warranty, only gave me the runaround and a price for $830/door card for a Laramie. Ended up zip tying them from the inside for now. Not sufficient shear strength in this connection. I notice I push down on the handle when I'm getting in, and so does my wife apparently.

 

[Ozymandias]

And you accepted that denied warranty for a part that was clearly bad from factory?
I'd would have turned them upside-down for that. Unbelievable.

 

[brcbruiser]

And you accepted that denied warranty for a part that was clearly bad from factory?
I'd would have turned them upside-down for that. Unbelievable.

Oh damn, we got a badass here.

 

[C M McCormick]

@ MConyers, not knowing the proper term but looks like a plastic weld (arm rest to door panel). I would pre-drill from back side and either use a sheet metal or decking screw. It's broke so what do you have to loose.

Craig