1. Open the ash tray and remove the metal insert (it just pulls out).
2. Remove the two screws that you will see under the ash tray opening.
3. Block the wheels, set the E-brake and put the shifter in Neutral or any position rearward of the Neutral position
4. CAREFULLY pry the center button up out of the shifter (assuming you have the round shift knob, not the T handle)
5. Remove the snap ring that holds the shift handle to the shifter stalk. (Hard to do without snap ring pliers...it's pretty far down)
6. Remove the 4 screws that hold the shift indicator plate to the console and remove the indicator plate.
7. Open the storage bin lid and remove the 3 screws that hold the bin to the lower console frame.
8. Disconnect the fiber optic connector front the shift indicator and disconnect the ash tray lamp (1/4 turn to release the socket from the plastic housing).
9. Remove the upper trim plate/bin by lifting the rear of the storage bin up and pulling it rearward to release the two plastic tabs that locate the front of the upper plate to the console base (these tabs are in front of the ash tray, right at the front edge of the black plastic trim plate).
9. Remove the two screws that hold the front of the console base to the mounting plate underneath the radio. These screws are facing forward in the car.
10. Remove the 2 screws that hold the rear of the console base to the floor mounting bracket.
11. Optional: remove the shift indicator plate (2 screws)
12. Console base should be loose from all attachments. You remove the console by lifting the rear of the console high enough to clear the shifter rod while keeping the front low enough to allow the forward mounting bracket to clear the front edge of the console. It's easier than it sounds!
This picture should help:
If you need to remove the shifter, here are the details:
Hope that helps!
