Need help pulling apart center console

Can anyone tell me how to pull apart the trim on the side of the dash cubby.

Thanks

 

It's been a while since I took it apart but I remember you have to remove the center console cover (top part w/cup holders). Underneath there are screws that keep it in place. What'd you need to remove it for?

If you need to run wire you can just take the top piece off and pull the carpet down under the dash.

 

Want to mount something in that area. Need to access back for screw/nut.

Is center console cover easy to remove?

 

Yes, unscrew the shift knob and pop it up by tugging on the sides. I don't remember there being any screws in the top piece, I can check in a few hours to make sure.

 

That would be incredibly helpful. Thank you.

I tend to break things if I don’t understand how they’re put together

 

Ill check in on break, about 3 hrs.

 

Be aware that the knee airbag is right there. If it blows, it could shove whatever you are mounting toward you? Just a thought.

As was said, once you pull the shift knob, you can just pull up on the front of the console and it will come free. You can then reach under and unclip the e brake boot from the understand for easy removal.

Also, that kick panel is pretty flexible. So, you can flex it toward you, if that helps.

 

There are 3 screws near the shifter/cup holder area that hold that piece down to the mechanical box mounted to the tunnel if I recall correctly

Doesn't look like I have any close up pictures

 

There’s got to be a story here...

 

No screws on the top part of the center console (on my manual trans) and yes looks like a 3 screws up front.

I've removed the panel that "covers" the airbag before. FWIW it just sits in front of the actual airbag, its not attached to it. The airbag is mounted behind it and simply blows that cover off when it goes. Do be careful though, especially with yellow labeled wiring.

 

This will give you a good start.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KHVq7-3SlTA

 

Was installing sound proofing and stereo system

 

That makes sense. Suppose it would be easier to pull the center console. Just looks more involved when it’s actually out!

 

Much appreciated. Thank you for responses

 

Hate to bring a dead thread back but I’m going to be doing the same. Any advice on what sound deadening to use, how to take everything apart, where to sound deaden, etc. ?

 

There's a lot of good threads and info in the audio/video forum: https://www.tacomaworld.com/forums/audio-video.12/