Center console removal

[Tubber273]

I had a little project and thought I would do a "how-to".
There may be a few subtle differences between North American and European, but should be darn close!

Cheers!

SPYDER CENTER TUNNEL CONSOLE REMOVAL
or GAINING FULL ACCESS TO THE CD PLAYER TO REMOVE OR REPLACE
THIS JOB WAS CHANGING THE INSERT FROM OLD STYLE TO CUP HOLDER STYLE




GENTLY PRY UP THE SIDE MIRROR CONTROL MODULE BY USING A FLATHEAD SCREWDRIVER




REMOVE THE CONNECTION TO THE MIRROR CONTROL



REMOVE THE SCREW UNDER THE ASHTRAY




REMOVE THE ASHTRAY POWER PORT CONNECTION THEN ASHTRAY UNIT




REMOVE THE SCREW UNDER THE “CHANGE TRAY”




REMOVE THE CONNECTION TO THE ROOF/CAPOTE SWITCH

TO DO THIS – I GENTLY WIGLED THE CONNECTOR OFF BY STICKING MY THUMB AND FORE FINGER THROUGH THE HOLES WHERE THE ASHTRAY AND THE SIDE MIRROR CONTROLS WERE




REMOVE THE LID OF THE CENTRAL STORAGE AND THE BOTTOM PIECE TOO

BOTTOM - 2 SCREWS AT FRONT




REMOVE THE 2 SCREWS AT THE HINGE TO REMOVE LID




REMOVE THE 2 SCREWS AT THE REAR OF THE TUNNEL CONSOLE




IF YOU NEED TO REMOVE THE CD PLAYER THE CONNECTIONS ARE ALL ACCESSIBLE NOW

IT WAS UNNECESSARY FOR ME TO REMOVE THE CD PLAYER – SO I LEFT ALL CONNECTIONS ATTACHED. THE TUNNEL CONSOLE IS EASILY PROPPED UP TO GAIN ACCESS TO ANYTHING UNDER THE TUNNEL CONSOLE




WIGGLE THE TUNNEL TOWARD THE REAR TO RELEASE THE FRONT HOLDING TABS




SLIDE THE PARKING BRAKE HANDLE COVER OFF TO FULLY REMOVE THE TUNNEL CONSOLE

IT SLIDES OFF EASIER IF IT’S “LUBED” – I USED LEATHER CONDITIONER



YOU NOW HAVE FULL ACCESS TO THE TUNNEL & CD PLAYER

 

[w1lde1]

Great job, where did you get the cup holder part from please


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[Fran]

thanks very useful. I have done the same recently. No need to lube the hand break handle!!! It is held by a small alley bolt. Unscrew this and the entire handle come out with no effort.

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[conaero]

Tubber, I took the liberty of adding the guide to your post, many thanks, a great guide.