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+1 (removable & black)

I am good for a set. The cupholders are fantastic.

Absolutely go with the dealer repair for your first Course of Action. To answer your question and in case you get in a pinch, the specialized 3M glues and wire repair has worked out fantastically.

This could certainly explain why a seemingly solid repair doesn’t have much longevity. Not sure how to start an initializing procedure in the 2013.

A month in to the repair and it is holding strong using the combination of 3M Scotch Weld, washer and safety wire for added longevity. As Ken indicated, I can confirm that with patience the blend door can be removed to conduct the repair and then reinstalled.

Amazon sells the 3M PR1500 (adhesive) & AC77 (primer) in small quantities.

Mine was doing the same thing - no obvious damage to the blend door hinge but upon careful inspection with a mirror, sure enough it was cracked along the bottom allowing the servo to turn freely. I just finished pulling the door/cover out as Ken indicated was possible and plan to glue it...

Wish I had your luck, used the same product but it didn’t hold. I imagine the nature of the blend door break has some significance on the effectiveness of the repair. Even sanded and prepped the surface with alcohol as you described.

Thanks Ken, I’ll hunker down and force the blend door to bend to my will. I am an engineer and naval aviator - I can do this!

Thought a reinforcing washer and some plastic epoxy would do the trick to fix the cracked flap - nope, lasted about a week.

KenB, For the life of me, I cannot figure out how you pulled the door out of the blower assembly. I was able to cut away the sides enough to pop the hinge points out as depicted in your pictures, but the door does not want to come forward no matter what angle I throw at it. Did you cut away the...

Hook is aftermarket and secured with the original seat bolt. Wish I could serve as that direct access point, but Hawaii isn't exactly local. 🤙

@bhicks - well done, perfect 2013 fit. Now your next challenge - a molded cover for those that have removed their third row but haven't jumped to drawers. See pic.

Very good Andy, I’ll dig out the package to make sure I have a set of SS screws. I knew you would be all over it. Thanks, Greg!

YotaMD, Not sure if it is the fact I bring my key along while running (sweat) or overall salty air environment (Hawaii) but I'm seeing corrosion on the bolt heads. Any chance you have access to a higher grade stainless steel or coated metal option? See pic.