How to remove center console trim where gear non is

[velj]

Hi guys trying to remove the center trim in my ute, where the cup holders are and the gear nob, traction control and window switchs's are any idea how to befor I just pull up and snap everything?

 

[Black Knight]

It just pulls straight up. Be careful though as the wires to my window and mirror switches weren't very long which didn't allow me a lot of movement.

 

[inquist]

Easy job, grab a flat head screwdriver and pry one side up till you hear a pop, then pry the middle and then the other end, you will think it going to break but the clips holding it down give way before the plastic snaps.
i started on the side closest to the cup holders. worked a treat.

 

[Raibo]

Hi guys trying to remove the center trim in my ute, where the cup holders are and the gear nob, traction control and window switchs's are any idea how to befor I just pull up and snap everything?

best thing i found to do is get a flat head screwdriver and slowly and gently lever one side up, usually start near the cupholders as it is easier to get a grip, once you have one side lifted up very gently pull it up. dont rush it though as the first time i did it i snapped the skinny peice near the cup holders

 

[velj]

Yeh I have the front up just not the back where the cup holders I can't get that up

 

[TinSnips]

+1 for starting at the cup holders - once you have that first clip released, you can just pry the rest up with your fingers.

I use a dedicated trim removal tool though - they're hard plastic and less likely to cause any damage than a flat head screwdriver. Still need to use caution though.

 

[velj]

Yeh did it fairly easily once I got the screw driver in it was good here is some photos of what I did

 

[Raibo]

looks awesome mate! im still undecided whether or not to do the centre peice near the cupholders. How hard was it to do lol?

 

[velj]

Wasnt to hard but it was Fiddly but a pain in the ass for someplaces,

 

[redhotss07]

Thx fella's,always easier when ya know how,all cleaned,had a coke and coffee spilt over it