{"product_id":"vw-golf-mk4-bora-passat-b5-center-console-armrest-latch","title":"VW Golf MK4 Bora Passat B5 Center Console Armrest Latch","description":"\u003c!-- O43D · Shopify Product Description · VW Golf MK4 Center Console Armrest Latch --\u003e\n\u003cstyle\u003e\n  .o43d, .o43d * { box-sizing: border-box; }\n  .o43d {\n    font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;\n    color: #1a1a1a;\n    line-height: 1.7;\n    max-width: 720px;\n  }\n  .o43d-lead {\n    font-size: 15px;\n    color: #2d2d2d;\n    line-height: 1.8;\n    margin-bottom: 24px;\n    padding-bottom: 24px;\n    border-bottom: 1px solid #e8e8e8;\n  }\n  .o43d-pills {\n    display: flex;\n    flex-wrap: wrap;\n    gap: 8px;\n    margin-bottom: 28px;\n  }\n  .o43d-pill {\n    display: inline-flex;\n    align-items: center;\n    gap: 7px;\n    background: #f4f4f2;\n    border: 1px solid #ddd;\n    padding: 6px 13px;\n    font-size: 12px;\n    font-weight: 700;\n    color: #1a1a1a;\n    letter-spacing: 0.02em;\n  }\n  .o43d-pill-dot {\n    width: 5px;\n    height: 5px;\n    border-radius: 50%;\n    background: #C0390B;\n    flex-shrink: 0;\n  }\n  .o43d-lbl {\n    font-size: 10px;\n    font-weight: 700;\n    letter-spacing: 0.18em;\n    text-transform: uppercase;\n    color: #C0390B;\n    display: block;\n    margin-bottom: 14px;\n  }\n  .o43d-features {\n    display: grid;\n    grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;\n    gap: 1px;\n    background: #1a1a1a;\n    border: 1px solid #1a1a1a;\n    margin-bottom: 32px;\n  }\n  .o43d-feat { background: #fff; 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Direct replacement for the commonly broken original latch — no modifications required. OEM references: 3B0868445 \/ 3B0868445B41.\n  \u003c\/p\u003e\n\n  \u003cdiv class=\"o43d-pills\"\u003e\n    \u003cspan class=\"o43d-pill\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"o43d-pill-dot\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003eWide VAG fitment\u003c\/span\u003e\n    \u003cspan class=\"o43d-pill\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"o43d-pill-dot\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003eGolf MK4 \/ Bora \/ Passat\u003c\/span\u003e\n    \u003cspan class=\"o43d-pill\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"o43d-pill-dot\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003eDirect replacement\u003c\/span\u003e\n    \u003cspan class=\"o43d-pill\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"o43d-pill-dot\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e3D printed PETG\u003c\/span\u003e\n    \u003cspan class=\"o43d-pill\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"o43d-pill-dot\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003eNo modifications required\u003c\/span\u003e\n    \u003cspan class=\"o43d-pill\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"o43d-pill-dot\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003eHeat tested to 100°C\u003c\/span\u003e\n    \u003cspan class=\"o43d-pill\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"o43d-pill-dot\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003eMade in Slovenia\u003c\/span\u003e\n  \u003c\/div\u003e\n\n  \u003cspan class=\"o43d-lbl\"\u003eWhat you get\u003c\/span\u003e\n  \u003cdiv class=\"o43d-features\"\u003e\n    \u003cdiv class=\"o43d-feat\"\u003e\n      \u003cspan class=\"o43d-feat-num\"\u003e01 — FIT\u003c\/span\u003e\n      \u003cp class=\"o43d-feat-title\"\u003eDirect replacement\u003c\/p\u003e\n      \u003cp class=\"o43d-feat-desc\"\u003eDesigned to fit directly into the original armrest lid mounting position. No modifications required — clips into place using the original mounting holes.\u003c\/p\u003e\n    \u003c\/div\u003e\n    \u003cdiv class=\"o43d-feat\"\u003e\n      \u003cspan class=\"o43d-feat-num\"\u003e02 — FUNCTION\u003c\/span\u003e\n      \u003cp class=\"o43d-feat-title\"\u003eArmrest latch restored\u003c\/p\u003e\n      \u003cp class=\"o43d-feat-desc\"\u003eRestores the correct latching and releasing action of the center console armrest lid — eliminates the lid flopping open or failing to stay closed.\u003c\/p\u003e\n    \u003c\/div\u003e\n    \u003cdiv class=\"o43d-feat\"\u003e\n      \u003cspan class=\"o43d-feat-num\"\u003e03 — MATERIAL\u003c\/span\u003e\n      \u003cp class=\"o43d-feat-title\"\u003ePETG construction\u003c\/p\u003e\n      \u003cp class=\"o43d-feat-desc\"\u003e3D printed from PETG for a solid, durable replacement that outlasts the original brittle plastic latch. Tested to withstand up to 100°C.\u003c\/p\u003e\n    \u003c\/div\u003e\n    \u003cdiv class=\"o43d-feat\"\u003e\n      \u003cspan class=\"o43d-feat-num\"\u003e04 — WIDE FITMENT\u003c\/span\u003e\n      \u003cp class=\"o43d-feat-title\"\u003eFits multiple VAG models\u003c\/p\u003e\n      \u003cp class=\"o43d-feat-desc\"\u003eOne latch fits Golf MK4, Bora, Passat B5, Polo, Beetle, Skoda Octavia and Seat Ibiza — all sharing the same center console armrest platform.\u003c\/p\u003e\n    \u003c\/div\u003e\n  \u003c\/div\u003e\n\n  \u003cspan class=\"o43d-lbl\"\u003eIncluded parts \u0026amp; product details\u003c\/span\u003e\n  \u003cdiv class=\"o43d-tbl-wrap\"\u003e\n    \u003ctable class=\"o43d-tbl\"\u003e\n      \u003cthead\u003e\n        \u003ctr\u003e\n          \u003cth\u003ePart\u003c\/th\u003e\n          \u003cth\u003eDetails\u003c\/th\u003e\n        \u003c\/tr\u003e\n      \u003c\/thead\u003e\n      \u003ctbody\u003e\n        \u003ctr\u003e\n          \u003ctd\u003eArmrest latch\u003c\/td\u003e\n          \u003ctd\u003e1x Center console armrest latch — PETG replacement for 3B0868445\u003c\/td\u003e\n        \u003c\/tr\u003e\n      \u003c\/tbody\u003e\n    \u003c\/table\u003e\n  \u003c\/div\u003e\n\n  \u003cdiv class=\"o43d-why\"\u003e\n    \u003cspan class=\"o43d-lbl\"\u003eWhy replace it?\u003c\/span\u003e\n    \u003cp\u003e\n      The original VAG armrest latch is a \u003cstrong\u003eknown failure point\u003c\/strong\u003e across Golf MK4, Bora, Passat and other VAG models. The original plastic becomes brittle and snaps, leaving the armrest lid unable to latch closed. This PETG replacement restores full armrest function quickly and cleanly.\n    \u003c\/p\u003e\n  \u003c\/div\u003e\n\n  \u003cdiv style=\"border: 1px solid #1a1a1a; margin-bottom: 32px; display: flex; align-items: center; gap: 0; overflow: hidden;\"\u003e\n    \u003cdiv style=\"background: #1a1a1a; padding: 18px 24px; flex-shrink: 0;\"\u003e\n      \u003cspan style=\"font-size: 10px; font-weight: 700; letter-spacing: 0.18em; text-transform: uppercase; color: #C0390B; display: block; margin-bottom: 4px;\"\u003eOEM Reference\u003c\/span\u003e\n      \u003cspan style=\"font-size: 10px; font-weight: 700; letter-spacing: 0.12em; text-transform: uppercase; color: #888;\"\u003ePart Numbers\u003c\/span\u003e\n    \u003c\/div\u003e\n    \u003cdiv style=\"padding: 18px 28px; flex: 1;\"\u003e\n      \u003cspan style=\"font-size: 18px; font-weight: 700; color: #C0390B; letter-spacing: 0.04em; display: block;\"\u003e3B0868445  \/  3B0868445B41\u003c\/span\u003e\n    \u003c\/div\u003e\n    \u003cdiv style=\"background: #f4f4f2; border-left: 1px solid #e0e0e0; padding: 18px 24px; font-size: 12px; color: #888; line-height: 1.5;\"\u003e\n      Provided for\u003cbr\u003efitment reference\n    \u003c\/div\u003e\n  \u003c\/div\u003e\n\n  \u003cspan class=\"o43d-lbl\"\u003eMaterial \u0026amp; specs\u003c\/span\u003e\n  \u003cdiv class=\"o43d-specs\"\u003e\n    \u003cdiv class=\"o43d-spec\"\u003e\n      \u003cspan class=\"o43d-spec-lbl\"\u003eMaterial\u003c\/span\u003e\n      \u003cspan class=\"o43d-spec-val\"\u003ePETG\u003c\/span\u003e\n    \u003c\/div\u003e\n    \u003cdiv class=\"o43d-spec\"\u003e\n      \u003cspan class=\"o43d-spec-lbl\"\u003eQuantity\u003c\/span\u003e\n      \u003cspan class=\"o43d-spec-val\"\u003e1 piece\u003c\/span\u003e\n    \u003c\/div\u003e\n    \u003cdiv class=\"o43d-spec\"\u003e\n      \u003cspan class=\"o43d-spec-lbl\"\u003eMax Temp\u003c\/span\u003e\n      \u003cspan class=\"o43d-spec-val\"\u003e100°C\u003c\/span\u003e\n    \u003c\/div\u003e\n    \u003cdiv class=\"o43d-spec\"\u003e\n      \u003cspan class=\"o43d-spec-lbl\"\u003eInstall\u003c\/span\u003e\n      \u003cspan class=\"o43d-spec-val\"\u003eDirect fit\u003c\/span\u003e\n    \u003c\/div\u003e\n  \u003c\/div\u003e\n\n  \u003cspan class=\"o43d-lbl\"\u003eCompatibility\u003c\/span\u003e\n  \u003cdiv class=\"o43d-compat\"\u003e\n    \u003cdiv class=\"o43d-compat-icon\"\u003e⚙\u003c\/div\u003e\n    \u003cdiv\u003e\n      \u003cp class=\"o43d-compat-title\"\u003eVAG platform — center console armrest latch position\u003c\/p\u003e\n      \u003cp class=\"o43d-compat-desc\"\u003e\n        Fits all models listed below that are fitted with a front center console armrest. Please compare your original part shape and OEM reference number before ordering. If you are unsure, send us a message before purchasing.\n      \u003c\/p\u003e\n    \u003c\/div\u003e\n  \u003c\/div\u003e\n  \u003cdiv class=\"o43d-tbl-wrap\"\u003e\n    \u003ctable class=\"o43d-tbl\"\u003e\n      \u003cthead\u003e\n        \u003ctr\u003e\n          \u003cth\u003eModel\u003c\/th\u003e\n          \u003cth\u003eYears\u003c\/th\u003e\n          \u003cth\u003eOEM Reference\u003c\/th\u003e\n        \u003c\/tr\u003e\n      \u003c\/thead\u003e\n      \u003ctbody\u003e\n        \u003ctr\u003e\n          \u003ctd\u003eVW Golf MK4\u003c\/td\u003e\n          \u003ctd\u003e1997–2006\u003c\/td\u003e\n          \u003ctd\u003e3B0868445\u003c\/td\u003e\n        \u003c\/tr\u003e\n        \u003ctr\u003e\n          \u003ctd\u003eVW Bora \/ Jetta MK4\u003c\/td\u003e\n          \u003ctd\u003e1999–2005\u003c\/td\u003e\n          \u003ctd\u003e3B0868445\u003c\/td\u003e\n        \u003c\/tr\u003e\n        \u003ctr\u003e\n          \u003ctd\u003eVW Passat B5 \/ B5.5\u003c\/td\u003e\n          \u003ctd\u003e1996–2005\u003c\/td\u003e\n          \u003ctd\u003e3B0868445\u003c\/td\u003e\n        \u003c\/tr\u003e\n        \u003ctr\u003e\n          \u003ctd\u003eVW Polo\u003c\/td\u003e\n          \u003ctd\u003e1999–2005\u003c\/td\u003e\n          \u003ctd\u003e3B0868445\u003c\/td\u003e\n        \u003c\/tr\u003e\n        \u003ctr\u003e\n          \u003ctd\u003eVW Beetle\u003c\/td\u003e\n          \u003ctd\u003e1998–2006\u003c\/td\u003e\n          \u003ctd\u003e3B0868445\u003c\/td\u003e\n        \u003c\/tr\u003e\n        \u003ctr\u003e\n          \u003ctd\u003eSkoda Octavia MK1\u003c\/td\u003e\n          \u003ctd\u003e1996–2004\u003c\/td\u003e\n          \u003ctd\u003e3B0868445\u003c\/td\u003e\n        \u003c\/tr\u003e\n        \u003ctr\u003e\n          \u003ctd\u003eSeat Ibiza\u003c\/td\u003e\n          \u003ctd\u003e1999–2002\u003c\/td\u003e\n          \u003ctd\u003e3B0868445\u003c\/td\u003e\n        \u003c\/tr\u003e\n      \u003c\/tbody\u003e\n    \u003c\/table\u003e\n  \u003c\/div\u003e\n\n  \u003cspan class=\"o43d-lbl\"\u003eFrequently asked questions\u003c\/span\u003e\n  \u003cdiv class=\"o43d-faqs\"\u003e\n    \u003cdiv class=\"o43d-faq\"\u003e\n      \u003cp class=\"o43d-faq-q\"\u003eIs this the latch only or the full armrest?\u003c\/p\u003e\n      \u003cp class=\"o43d-faq-a\"\u003eThis listing is for the latch only — not the full armrest assembly or lid. It replaces the small plastic latch mechanism that clips into the armrest lid.\u003c\/p\u003e\n    \u003c\/div\u003e\n    \u003cdiv class=\"o43d-faq\"\u003e\n      \u003cp class=\"o43d-faq-q\"\u003eIs any modification required for installation?\u003c\/p\u003e\n      \u003cp class=\"o43d-faq-a\"\u003eNo. The latch clips directly into the original mounting holes in the armrest lid without any modifications required.\u003c\/p\u003e\n    \u003c\/div\u003e\n    \u003cdiv class=\"o43d-faq\"\u003e\n      \u003cp class=\"o43d-faq-q\"\u003eDoes it fit my model?\u003c\/p\u003e\n      \u003cp class=\"o43d-faq-a\"\u003eCheck the compatibility table above. This latch fits all VAG platform models listed that are fitted with a front center console armrest. If your model is not listed, send us a message before ordering.\u003c\/p\u003e\n    \u003c\/div\u003e\n    \u003cdiv class=\"o43d-faq\"\u003e\n      \u003cp class=\"o43d-faq-q\"\u003eIs this an original VW part?\u003c\/p\u003e\n      \u003cp class=\"o43d-faq-a\"\u003eNo. This is a 3D printed aftermarket replacement. OEM references 3B0868445 \/ 3B0868445B41 are provided for fitment reference only.\u003c\/p\u003e\n    \u003c\/div\u003e\n    \u003cdiv class=\"o43d-faq\"\u003e\n      \u003cp class=\"o43d-faq-q\"\u003eDo you offer discounts for larger orders?\u003c\/p\u003e\n      \u003cp class=\"o43d-faq-a\"\u003eYes. For large orders please send us a message and we will arrange a multi-buy discount.\u003c\/p\u003e\n    \u003c\/div\u003e\n  \u003c\/div\u003e\n\n  \u003cspan class=\"o43d-lbl\"\u003eShipping\u003c\/span\u003e\n  \u003cdiv class=\"o43d-ship\"\u003e\n    \u003cdiv class=\"o43d-ship-icon\"\u003e📦\u003c\/div\u003e\n    \u003cdiv\u003e\n      \u003cp class=\"o43d-ship-title\"\u003eMade to order, ships within 5–7 business days\u003c\/p\u003e\n      \u003cp class=\"o43d-ship-desc\"\u003e\n        Every part is produced and packed in Slovenia and shipped worldwide via tracked postal service. For large orders, please message us for a multi-buy discount.\n      \u003c\/p\u003e\n    \u003c\/div\u003e\n  \u003c\/div\u003e\n\n  \u003cdiv class=\"o43d-footer\"\u003e\n    \u003cp class=\"o43d-footer-brand\"\u003eProduced by \u003cstrong\u003eO43D\u003c\/strong\u003e · Precision 3D printed parts for classic cars · o43d.si\u003c\/p\u003e\n    \u003cspan class=\"o43d-footer-made\"\u003eMade in Slovenia\u003c\/span\u003e\n  \u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"O43D","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":54294335586643,"sku":null,"price":12.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0902\/6351\/9571\/files\/Fotografija_serija-08-10.jpg?v=1783937507","url":"https:\/\/o43d.com\/products\/vw-golf-mk4-bora-passat-b5-center-console-armrest-latch","provider":"O43D","version":"1.0","type":"link"}