Interior armrest repair help

[protojason]

Hi everybody.



Firstly, my car is a 2003 mazda protege5.



It's started, and it seems to be spreading. I am referring to a small cut/crack on the drivers side armrest. I have no idea how it actually got there, but it is growing in size, and i'm mindful not even to use the armrest now.



First instinct was to just put tape or something on it, to try and halt the progression. I dont want to sound too alarmist, it's only about 1/2 " long.



Any suggestions on a repair? Failing that, does the whole door trim piece pop out so it can be replaced? Or would that include the speakers/electronics wires etc etc?



ANyhow, on to the pic. It's a cell phone pic, hope it gives a good idea of what i've described above.



Thanks in advance,



Jason

 

[protojason]

photos of situation described above.

 

[pgp]

Some detailers or places that do PDR may be able to fix it. I had a tear fixed that was in the vinyl and can't tell it was ever done. You might be able to put something behind it for support if you remove the panel.