console removal
1. Open your console cover (lid) and remove the cover with a Torx driver (4 small screws).
2. Pull up the emergency brake boot in the front and it will reveal two 7mm screws holding the side trim plate on. Remove the two screws and pull down the side trim plate away from the dashboard.
2. Lift up on the back of the small trim plate (tombstone shaped) where the switch will be mounted (use a plastic trim popper NOT a screw driver).
This plate is held in with two snap fasteners, so just lift firmly at the rear and it will come loose.
(Note that for the 2008+ consoles, there is no tombstone plate.)
3. Push down on the leather shifter cover to expose the Torx screw holding the shift **** in place.
Then remove the ****.
(Note this is not necessary for automatic transmission cars.)
4. Remove the two screws at the rear of the trim panel inside the console using a 7 mm nut driver.
5. Pull up firmly on the trim panel at the rear and it will come loose.
There are also snap fasteners at the front
As you lift the panel, these front fasteners will pop out as you lift.
6. Once loose, you will need to disconnect the plugs for the seat heaters (if you have them), the power socket, the traction control switch, and the hazard warning switch.
This is necessary to get the trim panel out of the way.
They are for the PAL link install.











