Gonzo,
OK..here's what I did. First, the leather shifter has to come off. One set-screw loosened and the shifter just lifts off, leaving a shorter metal shift rod. Both seats titled all the way back. I only have one arm rest but I don't remember it getting in the way. Two screws in the front, two in the back. Rear switch out wires tucked back in. Start from the back and lift up.Wiggle like heck until it's in the air and you can get to the cigarette lighter in the front. That's a PITA connection also but it will come off. There's a small red plastic piece that falls off from the lighter connection...don't loose it, it has to put back into the back of the lighter before the connection can be put back in. Once disconnected wiggle the whole console up over shift rod and around till it's off.
