I have a 2022 XL STX with a bench seat. The upper console on this truck is just an armrest. I modified to the opening console/armrest using part numbers off the Lariat trim. Fairly easy. It comes with the black leatherette lid that matches the STX color and leatherette armrests exactly … so looks completely factory. Really glad I did it.

See pictures for parts numbers, need to order the console assembly (says “armrest” and it comes with the door attached), small mat and screws (comes in pack of 4, but only need 2, M4 x 12MM). (Three part numbers needed).

The screws are ridiculously priced, but after wasting significant time trying to find others that worked, I recommend just suck it up and use the factory ones, even though they are hidden under the mat.

Pictures show most of the below steps:

1) Carefully remove the cup holder/phone charger assembly. Note there is a screw under the rubber in the bottom of the cup holder

2) Using a razorblade cut out the middle of the armrest … start small and expand your cut opening as needed, don’t get carried away. Go as big as needed to pull out the foam armrest support … the foam you case squeeze to get out a fairly small opening, much smaller than the size of the armrest. My opening was only about 6 inches x 6 inches.

3) I did not cut the front off or the armrest material opening like other posts did … I left the plastic edging on the front edge figuring the cupholders would seal better with the original material underneath.

4) Carefully make 45-degree cuts at the corners, don’t go to far until you can fold all four edges over.

5) What is nice is the armrest is built for the opening consoles. You will see little plastic hooks around the edges to hold the console material taught. Pull the material tight and make a small slit on the material a bit higher than the hooks in order for it to be taught with the razor blade and pull down over the hook. Cut and hook one at a time.

6) Place in the arm rest assemble … it just clicks in place. There is nothing to screw under the front mat (big opening)

7) In small back opening goes the two screws and the small mat to cover them.

8) Reinstall the cup holder/phone holder plastic working the front of the console material into the proper spot underneath so it is held tight also.

Side Note: While I had the cupholder/phone holder off I ran a iPhone Magsafe charger cord along the edge underneath and out the back to the rear charge port on the back of the console. So I have a MagSafe charger laying in the phone holder space without a cord to the front dash.
Let me know if any questions.

 

awesome job, I would like to do it to my 2021 xl reg.cab
I like the leather, did you look into an XLT or cloth sport pkg. part #?
is there a wiring harness inside the stock armrest?
once you start cutting i guess there is no turning back

 

Excellent post. Thanks for taking the time and effort to post all the info. I would like to do this to my XL.

 

When I was on the Ford Parts website there were other armrest assemblies of different colors. I chose this one because it matched the STX interior. There were no wiring harnesses in there after I got the foam out. I had to take a couple deep breaths before cutting into a brand new truck armrest ... Lol!

 

Again, nice work and a fair price for leather
I was confused about the charger
because I have a reg cab, so you’re going to the rear of the armrest with the cable I would assume
thanks for the information and photos

 

When you say cupholder/ charger is that in the rear? I have a reg cab and am hoping it would be the same part #

 

Or Phone holder? not charger?

 

When I say "have the cupholder/charger off" I am talking about the ones on the bench seat arm rest (single unit). I run my Magsafe charger to the USB ports on the back of the console for the back seat folks. I have a Spacecab.

 

I found one at White Bear Ford
for $165 - $175 depending on cloth or leather and shipping for under $20

 

Well done! Going to go this route as well.
how did you remove your headrest off the seat?