Procedure to remove the overhead console Pry down the middle panel using trim removal tools or an old credit card. (You don't have to remove the sunglasses holder, this picture is used in another writeup, just pry off the hooks at the top if desired). Remove the 2x torx screws under the middle panel and the overhead console will come down.
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How do I replace the cup holder in the centre console?
Remove lining mat -1- from storage compartment. Pull cover -2- out of fasteners in storage compartment. Unscrew bolt -3- (1.5 Nm). Open cup holder -1- and remove the two bolts -2- (1.5 Nm). Pull cup holder out of centre console. When installing, close cup holder and insert cup holder bottom first into centre console.
How do I remove the overhead console from the dash?
Remove the 2x torx screws under the middle panel and the overhead console will come down. Unplug the blue plug and sunroof plug by releasing their lock buttons. (ignore the yellow arrows, pic is used in another writeup). You can change the light bulbs now if that was your goal.
How do I remove the trim from the center console?
Take upper section of trim out of mountings in centre console. Remove bolts -1- and -2- (1.5 Nm). Release lower end of extension -3- from fasteners.
How do I remove the console lens?
To remove and clean the console lens, look at the back and release the hooks holding the panels. The clear plastic ring goes into the console's 8 o'clock position (in the picture) and lights the sunroof switch surround. Removing that panel makes prying the lens off easier. Mine had a dead spider hanging out in there and I wanted to clean it out.
Bruce Bracey
SOURCE: need instructions on how to remove center console to access electric window switch.
Ned C Cook
from inside the trunk if there are no screws on the exterior. might be covered by carpet or cardboard panel
