It's for a '96 Civic CX hatchback.

I found a Type F Excel Charcoal armrest off of a wrecked EX sedan and also grabbed the bracket as well to secure the rear part of the center console.

I'm having trouble lining up the holes when tightening them down. Whenever I tighten them, the washer does not sit flush with the bolt so no matter what I can't get it secured to the chassis and tightened up. I refrained from attempting it further because I don't want to risk cross-threading the holes either.

Any tips? I've already cut up small slits in the carpet to make it easier to line the armrest and the e-brake bracket up so I can secure it, but with no luck.

 

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I knew I should have done that prior. I'll post up photos when I get home from work, since I am not going to risk driving it to work with no e-brake capability.

 

Feel free to close the thread, I was able to have the issue resolved with a friend's assistance. He ended up rethreading the holes and it was able to go in without any issue.

Still ticks me off that a simple job can get so excruciating but such is life.