centre console removal

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PHILIPRAINE
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Post Fri Sep 15, 2006 7:11 pm

How do you remove the console surrounding the radio etc. I have removed the 2 screws above the hazard / demister switches but something is stopping it at the bottom, although I can't feel any other screws. Any ideas ?

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Post Fri Sep 15, 2006 7:35 pm

Its a bit of a pain in the arse mate tbh. the first time you do it you will end up taking apart more than yoy need to. at the bottom there are 2 screws recessed in to the underneath that you access from the cubby hole infront of the gearstick and ashtray. I cant remember much else cos it was ages ago but just take your time and dont force anyting. Also i seem to remember removing the round heater knobs and undoing the metal ring behind them but not 100% on that. hope this helps. Tom
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Post Fri Sep 15, 2006 8:21 pm

Also, you will need to pop the heater direction slide knobs off, then lever the flat facia around the slides off. Underneath you will find four phillips head screws.
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Post Fri Sep 15, 2006 11:42 pm

oh yer, cheers chris i forgot that bit :o:
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