Purchased a used 2018 Nissan Maxima apparently the driver side leather "knee pad" is separating from the center console? Is this an easy fix?
Does anyone have instructions on how to open the center console or how to fix this without going back to the Nissan dealer?

 

Have you tried just putting some knee or foot pressure to that pad to see if, by some quirk of fate, you can pop that puppy back into place? Things like that do work sometimes.

 

If I recall correctly, the leatherette panels are secured from the center console side. A tab might be broken or you might be missing a screw. I forget exactly how this goes together, but removing the center console as shown should give you access. The plastic footwell trim pieces are secured by pressure clips and should pop out if you need access to the bottom. 3M automotive double sided tape is usually helpful.

 

yes seems that it was put back together incorrectly
I don't know how to disassemble and reassemble and manuals available?

 

Thanks! I will give it a try this weekend and let you know how that worked out!

 

Good luck with this. Hope you are successful. I have a bunch of experience with R/M and Re-I/S of Corvette consoles, but those are entirely different animals. They can be tricky so take your time if you have that luxury.
Some things to be aware of:
1. The diagram looks like the console just lifts right out, but often the diagrams don't show how to finesse the console out of its varied retainers (female clips). Hope yours just slips out. If you have to pry a bit, please use extra caution as breaking a male retainer off the console cover can result in sobs. Working with cold plastic outside or in an unheated garage can make the plastic tabs brittle (did not see if you lived in FL, Hawaii,etc. :-) ).
2. As you lift the cover peer under it with a flashlight to find where console accessory wires attach to cover accessories (buttons, knbs, power supplies, etc.). I know, for instance, with GM autos these accessory wire connections can be a real PIA to remove and re-install due to the length of the accessory wires.
3. Doubt it will be necessary to remove the cover completely, just up and out of the way a bit to give you working room. Hope so. Finesse avoids scratches as you work. I've found that once the covers are lifted up, without being totally removed, the use of old kitchen sink sponges between the cover and console base may hold the cover safely away from your working space to help you avoid scratches and cut hands.

 

Thanks for your help!