Removing The Center Console by zapta

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Removing The Center Console

Compliments of zapta @ www.planet-9.com

11-10-2013

Recently I had to remove the center console to access the pushbutton box for the Sport Mode mod. This is the process I used (981 CS MY 2014, MT6, US market).

This is provided for information only based on my current understanding. Everything that you will do is 100% on your own risk.

1. Removing the trim.

The trim is that pieced of plastic that surrounds the console area. Suncoast sells trims in different colors in case you want to change yours (e.g. http://www.suncoastparts.com/product...1CSINTERIORACC , they have other models as well)

The under side of the the trim (right), rubber seal (lest) and the little plastic cover.

A closeup of the bottom of the trim, You can see the plastic tabs that snaps into the body.

Another close up. You can also the tabs of the little plastic cover.

Start pulling the trim up from its rear end (near the arm rest), work your way around. No tools needed, I just used my fingers. Make sure not to break anything.

2. Removing the shifter boot.

The boot has two snap tabs in the front and two hooks in the back.

The plastic cover is attached with two snap tabs, one on the right and on the left. Here is is partially removed. 

Another view of the two snaps of the plastic cover.

Pull the plastic cover up. No tools needed. I just used fingers.

The button box is hold in place by 4 springy tabs, two on the left and two on the right.

A closeup of the button box springy tabs.

IMPORTANT: when you remove the button box, make sure to disconnect the cable before fully lifting it. The connector has no lock, just pull it out of the box.

To remove the button box push it to the left side to have more clearance on the right side and pull the right side to release the two right side tabs. Then push to the right and lift the left side. MAKE SURE TO DISCONNECT THE CABLE before fully removing the box.