Fleche

It sounds stupid, but I'm stuck on step one.

The instruction says "Disengage the upper panel clips (7) using a tape wrapped flathead screwdriver, and remove the upper panel from the front console"

OK, I have an automatic, don't know if that'll make a difference or not, but the panel covering the shift **** is on so tightly I can't even get a knife in let along a screw driver...

winter

It's around the silver trim, and while it's tight, you should be able to get a small screwdriver in there and pop it off.

2001F4S

I was able to work it from the storage compartment once the plug was removed. I did use a tape wrapped screwdriver to get the audio/temperature control cover off.

hotpot

Slide open the cup-holders compartment and start lifting the console panel from there and work your way towards the front.

Fleche

Thanks, I got it. Had to really jam a screw driver down there and just pop it.

Now where did I leave my 10mm socket wrench?