How do I remove this piece?

**Davesatdoasisbar** · 03-08-2009, 10:59 AM

Thanks

**blackmagnum06** · 03-08-2009, 11:29 AM

That's part of the center console, you will need to take off the ashtray and once you do that there are two screws on either side where the ash tray is. Then open your center console lid and there are 4 more screws, unscrew them and then you can take it out

**FloridaRT** · 03-08-2009, 01:19 PM

Ditto the above................

Do a search, am sure there is a write up on it somewhere.

Bob

**Junior** · 03-08-2009, 01:28 PM

From where you have it right now, there are two screw behind the ashtray, and three bolts inside the armrest center console thing. Once those are removed, you can pretty much pull it straight back to the rear of the car. You have to remember to disconnect the 12v power socket from the front of the console before you move it too far, though.

Here's more from the Paddle shifter wiring harness install thread: Paddle Shifter Wiring Harness Install - Step by Step

Remove the center bezel, by gently pulling at the outer edges. If you have a Magnum or a Charger, point the top air vents down, and get your fingers in there at that point. Work around the edge, pulling at the points where the spring clips are holding it in. Once it's free, disconnect the wiring connectors behind any switches/components, and move the bezel out of the way.

Once the bezel is out, remove the ashtray by pulling it straight back towards the rear of the car. Disconnect any wiring connectors at the back - cigarette lighter, and/or heated seat switches.

Remove the two screws shown here:

Remove the shift knob by simply unscrewing it counter-clockwise. (EDIT: Not all of them unscrew. I heard something about popping the chrome cap down off the shifter, which lets you access the white plastic fingers that hold it on? Not too sure about that one). Then remove the chrome plastic shift bezel insert, grab the front of the shifter bezel, and gently lift up until it releases from its front clips:

Here you can see how it comes up. Be careful at the back, by the cupholders, as you need to pull it straight up to release it. It may help to use something to gently pry at it from the rear, by the cupholders.

Now empty the armrest console, and remove the plastic tray at the bottom, revealing three hex screws. Remove these with an 8mm socket:

Now remove the two screws shown here:

Once you do so, the entire center console can be lifted out of the way, and set back on the rear seat.

**magnum lover** · 03-08-2009, 01:31 PM

wattpuppy has pics and write up in post #26 here. It's for getting to the cupholders but you have to remove the console.

How do I remove the @*&%#@! Cup Holders!

Junior has you covered! lol beat me to it.