center console removal

[Evolved]

doing some cleaning.

whats the easiest way to take the center console apart?

its a manual.

thanks

[kiwigalant]

You'll need to take out the following, I usually do it in this order:

- Gear shifter surround - one clip at the rear and each side, I usually lever the rear up first
- Front screws - one screw on each side under the surround
- Cup holder - clips in, can take out separator for something to grab
- Bolt and plug - bolt underneath the cupholder and a plug for a light, might be easier to lift the centre console tub out
- Rear screws - Put the front seats forward, there are screws on each side at the rear bottom of the centre console

[diresquid]

do you need to do this to remove the upright panel that contains the climate control and stereo etc or does it have another method of removal?

[Atik]

There is a guide in the full members area.

This is the link (copied from another page) but wont load for you.
http://www.clubvr4.com/forum/showthread.php?3293

But...
1 - remove the gear lever surround trim.
2 - pull out the ashtray from the console
3 - pull console out from the dash; there are six spring clips holding it in place along the sides. Two top, two middle, two bottom. You might need a thin screwdriver to pry the top ones away.
4 - remove electrics from cig lighter, climate control etc.