Console Trim Removal question

[Eric (Plug Guy)]

One of our customers is battling with his 997 rear center console. The silver trim at the base of the shifter won't come off the old console that he is removing.

This is the long trim that sits below the shifter leather and rests on top of the console at the front.

Anyone have some suggestions? I thought it pulled off from the clips, but apparently his is adhered more strongly.

Thanks.

[BennyGca]

Is that the one that starts under the shifter and goes forward and down towards your feet?

If so, you just need to pull it back towards the back of the car.

[jean]

The shifter trim with the leather shift boot is press fit into the console.

Insert a screwdriver or plastic spatula UNDER the trim ring and it will pop up.I suggest you fold a piece of paper around the tip of the screwdriver to protect the trim finish. Insert the screwdriver at one point and gently lift it just a little . Then move to the opposite side and again just lift a little.

Repeat , and it will pop up .

THEN pull the whole thing back to free it from the console .

Edited June 20, 2006 by Jean