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Old 05-12-2005, 05:40 PM
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Removing upper panel (center console)... How the hell?
I'm installing the Neo Ion but I can't get the upper panel off (the panel around the shifter)! How do you "detach clips A"?!?! I've tried the electrical tape-wrapped screwdriver, but I feel like I'm going to snap something!

Somebody clue me in, it's probably something really really simple right? because it's not explained in any DIY's I've searched through...


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Old 05-12-2005, 08:17 PM
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Put a finger in back of hand brake and simply pull up, may help if you have gloves on, and pull on the gaitor ring at the same time.
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Old 05-12-2005, 08:45 PM
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I found the easiest thing is to pull up on the shift boot. It will free the front of the piece and the rest will be easy to remove.
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Old 05-12-2005, 09:17 PM
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I'm with Kachud.....
....give it the 'boot'!

Grab a good wad of leather on both sides and reef! The only way you can break clips is if you don't lift straight up.

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Old 05-12-2005, 09:45 PM
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Put a couple of layers of masking tape on the silver portion of the console and pull straight up. It does take some effort so don't be shy.
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Pull straight up.
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Old 05-13-2005, 02:22 AM
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Sweet...thanks guys! Now see my trials and tribulations with the Neo Ion...

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ummmm :p

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Talking
Stick finger into the hole and wiggle.......
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