My 2001 focus ghia estate has a armrest on the drivers seat but it is locked in the upright position, i have pulled, pushed and still no good,i bought the car with this problem, so can anyone help.

Is there not a button that releases it?

Mike

[quote name='Knight Focus' date='03 March 2010 - 10:33 AM' timestamp='1267611782' post='68480']
Is there not a button that releases it?

Mike
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Thanks for the reply,there is no button that i can see or find, i think it has some form of ratchet on it and is locked up solid.

[quote name='hurls' date='03 March 2010 - 10:47 AM' timestamp='1267612672' post='68482']
Thanks for the reply,there is no button that i can see or find, i think it has some form of ratchet on it and is locked up solid.
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I have a focus ghia and i have the same problem with my armrest! I brought the car like it too. so if you find away of releasing it then please tell me and i can try mine!!

[quote name='Kellyg' date='03 March 2010 - 11:15 AM' timestamp='1267614339' post='68486']
I have a focus ghia and i have the same problem with my armrest! I brought the car like it too. so if you find away of releasing it then please tell me and i can try mine!!
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either theres a small handle under the front or you push upwards then downon the top of the rest and it moves if not pass look for a handle or button on the rear it should be simple enough should being the right word or look for a locking lever on the ratchet part

[quote name='artscot79' date='03 March 2010 - 01:44 PM' timestamp='1267623255' post='68505']
either theres a small handle under the front or you push upwards then downon the top of the rest and it moves if not pass look for a handle or button on the rear it should be simple enough should being the right word or look for a locking lever on the ratchet part
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Thanks for the help but as far as i can see there is no handle or button, trying to push the handle up or down has not worked, i have just been in touch with my local ford dealer and he say that it will need to be replaced at a cost of £275.72p, i don,t think so

[quote name='hurls' date='04 March 2010 - 10:15 AM' timestamp='1267697113' post='68688']
Thanks for the help but as far as i can see there is no handle or button, trying to push the handle up or down has not worked, i have just been in touch with my local ford dealer and he say that it will need to be replaced at a cost of £275.72p, i don,t think so
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you can by a new one from ebay for 80quid and its a direct fit

[quote name='hurls' date='03 March 2010 - 09:58 AM' timestamp='1267606107' post='68463']
My 2001 focus ghia estate has a armrest on the drivers seat but it is locked in the upright position, i have pulled, pushed and still no good,i bought the car with this problem, so can anyone help.
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Hello. I have exactly the same problem. Did you ever figure how to take the seat apart?

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