Removing Center Console to Lower Dash 2nd Gen

DISCLAIMER: I'm not responsible for you breaking your truck. This is merely reference material.

Alright I recently purchased a wiring kit for fog lights that is giving more trouble than its worth BUT I figured I'd make my adventures meaningful and post up a few pics of how I got from the center console to my lower dash. To most of you this is probably elementary stuff but I had no idea. I found a thread that linked to a manual but it wasn't to informative.

I actually took these pictures as I was putting it back together but I don't think that really matters in the grand scheme of things.

So to start


Open up the Center Console


Remove the Carpet thing and unscrew the two bolts


At this point I got frustrated and tried to rip the rest out... not a good idea. Did some figuring and found these next steps..

Look for a gap between the surround of the shifter and the 2nd half of the center console. Mine was here.

You can barely see maybe a 32nd of an inch of gap. I stuck a flat head screw driver in there and lifted UP do not tilt or you'll scratch the plastic

Here is a picture of all the clips from the underside of the piece


This is what you're left with after you remove that cover.

At the back side of the shifter there are 4 screws. Two for each half. I just took them all out at once.

After you take the two from the back then you have these six clips to worry about


I found the easiest way was with the first picture just push down and they come off. The other two I didn't even notice until I put it back together. I guess once you pick it up they just come apart.. no worries there

So now you have this..


This was inconvenient. I don't know if it had to come out at this point but I was in a tearing mood and got it out anyways. Just reach down below it and pull up. It should pop right out.


Now you have this


Grab the top corners and pull and that will pop right off


Now comes the "Oh shit this isn't going to fit" look
It will just pull the front plastic out slightly and pull the back up towards the radio


Then VUALLA no center console


Once again if you broke your truck it isn't my fault.

 

Good detail on writeup.

 

X2,

 

Thanks.. hopefully it helps a few people

 

I'm going to use this write up to help me do my interior mods! THanks!

 

I just dropped a socket down there taking out my stereo and this helped me so much. Thanks, halfway!

 

subbed im gonna need this

 

NICE.. im so using this

 

You did a great job, helped me know what to look for when I worked on my truck. Here is a video of my removal/installation

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BQI7oFzbups

 

Sub'd. Im gonna use this when I install my light bar and need to put the switch in one of those blanks under the radio/AC.

 

Good info!Requires some patience as well!

 

Glad I could be of some assistance to you guys. Good luck!

 

this will be great for when i rip out my carpet and put the vinyl flooring in!

 

This thread is still helping people (me). Thanks!

 

Happy to hear it!