Explorer Console Armrest Top Replacement

I did the same as you except I did use the staple gun method described in
the instructions. I just had to get the dust off the staple gun in the
garage and go buy the recommended staples, but thought that would be
easier than the taping method described. It worked out great. For less
than $26, I have a new console top which my dealer wanted $180 for. The
kit from www.fixyourford.com got here in two days from ordering it and I
was good to go with about a one hour of effortless labor. Thanks for your
help.

You can apparently do it without a staple gun, but since I had one, I
thought I would dust it off buy the recommended staples...thought that
would be easier than the taping method described. It worked out great.
For $24.99, I have a new console top which my dealer wanted $180 for. You
can get the kit from www.fixyourford.com . It got here in two days from
ordering it and I was good to go with about an one hour of effortless
labor. No more rubbing my elbow raw on that rip in the console.