Hey guys n girls,

Just trying to remove the center console as I am changing the silver surround that goes around the auto gear selector (mine has bubbled). Cant seem to get the center console. I undid all the screws I can see, the plastic clips in the bottom of the console where you lift the lid but it still wont budge. What am I missing????

This will help

501_12_Instrument_Panel_and_Console.pdf

Make 100% sure the clips are free, the pull it back slightly, and lift from the rear to a pretty steep angle. It should be free from the look of it. If you drop one of those clips in the tunnel, you can not buy them from Ford as a service part...

Sorry to dredge up an old post but the silver on my auto selector has bubbled as well (see pics..). Was looking at the link to the pdf in post 2, is it that simple? Cause when I was feeling around in the dark last night I couldn't feel a screw near the base of the stick...or am I on crack?

Then it just slides out and you shove a new one in?

Also while I'm at it has anyone had to do this before? and if so how much auto selectors cost from either a Ford dealer...or somewhere else?

cheers

Hey mate,

Yup you're on crack, there is a screw at the base off the selector on front (see piccy). She slides off, slide new one on, screw in, and you're done.

sweet as. will head home and check it now.

cheers

Hmm ok found the screw. Any idea jcooke on whether I have to buggerise around and take any of the centre console out or can I just do it as is....

Just do it as is, it will just slide off.

Just do it as is, it will just slide off.

Sweet as. Thanks for your help jcooke

glad to help mate. lucky you dont have to replace the gear surround like I did, its a pain in the ass job, and of course I did it the morning of me driving in a wedding.