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.