nm

I've been trying to remove the cover around the AT shifter to get to the stereo and I'm having some trouble with it.

According to the service manual you have to remove the ashtray bolt,
and then use a screwdriver to pry up the cover until the clips disengage. When I do it it feels like I'm about to break off a piece of the cover so now I'm afraid to continue because I don't want to break the cover since I don't know how much effort I'm suppose to put into removing it.

Any help would be greatly appreciated,

Thanks.

ms.thicknes

wrap a handtowel around a flat head screwdriver and pry up the edges around the shifter as well as the edges for the ashtray

removing the trim requires subtle force...be gentle and go slow

it would require a lot of force to crack the plastic because it is very thick...but still be careful and go slowly...and if you do break it......it is a cheap piece to replace!!!

nette

xtantmaxima

Start at the most rear section closest to the armrest. It lifts up and out in that manner. I have a tool that looks like a dentist's pick that I use. Place in the crack turn 90 degrees and lift up. It comes up pretty easily. The screwdriver works the same, just make sure you use the cloth so you don't scratch up the interior. Good luck.

nm

thanks for the info everyone, I'll try it this weekend and see how it goes