Center Console Removal

[Stephen R.]

How in tarnations do you get that doggone console off?! That dagnam e-brake gets in the way!!!

[OC CRUZER]

It isn't easy . I sit between the seats with the handle between my legs and with both hands , pull it up as far as I can , then recline both front seats , move the shift lever as needed and mine came out ok . Guess if your brake adjustment is tight , maybe you won't be able to get the handle up far enough . Good luck .

[Stephen R.]

YIKES!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[OC CRUZER]

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YIKES!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

UH-HUH

[Crash]

<img src=icon_smile_evil.gif border=0 align=middle>Im having the exact same problem!!!!!<img src=icon_smile_blackeye.gif border=0 align=middle>

2001 Touring, rear splash guards,
smoked back up lights, red turn signals, adjustable antenna,LED washers, pedal covers

[CRUZIN NW]

Might sound like a stupid question..but was just woundering why you guys are taking the console out to begin with?

[Inferno Cruiser]

I took the center console out to install a Hurst shifter and also to paint it to match the dash. To remove the console,pull back on the e-brake as far as possible,undo the four screws,and unscrew the lumbar handle if your car is so equipped. Next put the seats in the reclined position and move them all the way back.Lift the console enough to get your hand under it and undo the socket plug and the window switches.Pull up on the rear of the console pressing in on the back ends a little and push forward and upward clearing the e-brake.
To put it back in just go reverse,its just as fun. Good Luck.

[OC CRUZER]

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Might sound like a stupid question..but was just woundering why you guys are taking the console out to begin with?

I wanted to wire in a flameball to the automatic trans. indicator light and remove the shift bezel to paint it .

[CRUZIN NW]

Ahhhh..now I understand..hey, Inferno Cruiser..how's that Hurst shifter work for you? Does it give you the nice, tight, short throws of Hurst shifters of the past? I've always loved the feel of those .

[Inferno Cruiser]

The Hurst shifter is a big improvement over the stock shifter. It gives you tighter and shorter throws.It was well worth the money and time it took ot install,about an hour and half. I bought it from Moss Motors,$199.00.It was the best price I could find and Moss Motors is great to deal with.