Installing Radio Bezel

Getting the console loose isn't that hard. Take the armrest cover off by removing the four screws that hold it on. Then pop the plastic plate/cover towards the back of the stock console (were the F55 switch would be) loose from underneath in the storage area using a small screw driver to reveal two screws that need to be removed and remove them. Then pull up on the e-bake boot to remove two more screws that hold the console and the side trim piece on and remove them. Then you can start pulling the console loose starting at the back. It should pop right out with a little effort. Once you get it loose pick it up about three or four inches and start unclipping the plugs that connect the traction control, lighter, seat heaters if you have them and hazard lights. Once all the connectors are undone remove the shift knob and then the entire console should lift out.

Once you get the console out remove the shift boot from the console. It has five tabs that fit into the console and reinstall it in the new console. It has a plastic base that is flexible to allow you to work it out of the mounting points. If your console didn't come with a new hazard lights button you will need to remove it and reinstall it in the new console. It clips into place. Then place the new console in the car and reattach all the plugs and then check them to make sure everything working. Then press the console back in place starting at the top so the clips lock and then reinstall the screws and then the center console cover and shift knob.