Well the day has come; I could really use someone’s wisdom. In my recent attempt to install cup holder LEDs (similar to Abrasive’s write-up) I failed open. Going into the project I thought how hard could it be to remove the armrest console? Well for me impossible without smashing it with a hammer.

Anyway, I removed all the fasteners I could find. The (4) T15 screws in the bottom of the storage compartment. And the (4) 10mm bolts from the sides of the armrest console. This loosened it up, but it is still anchored somewhere rear of the shifter. I tried as much wriggling and brute force as I felt I could get way with, I still can’t get the console to move more than an inch.

Bare in mind I did a fairly through search of this forum and the internet. I came up with squat. One thing I do know is the removal procedure is much different for a 04-08 than for a 97-03. Help!?!