Console trim removal

Gadgetman · Post by **Gadgetman** » Wed Mar 22, 2017 9:45 pm

Anybody know how to remove the faux leather panels on the sides of the centre console, either side of the CD player?

I want to fit a small magnetic phone holder by sliding its legs down between the leather and the carbon look plastic bits but it is obstructed so I want to pop the leather off and see if there's anything I can do behind it.

I assume it just snaps off but don't want to break anything.

Thanks!

Deleted User 406 · Post by **Deleted User 406** » Thu Mar 23, 2017 8:11 am

You need to use a bone tool, there are three tag type latches holding it in place. Be very careful as the tags aren't very robust.

This photo of anchorman's shows the slots the tags go into.

Gadgetman · Post by **Gadgetman** » Thu Mar 23, 2017 11:21 am

So just a very gentle 'ease it off' procedure then. Thanks for that.

Any particular locations to attack it from?

Deleted User 406 · Post by **Deleted User 406** » Thu Mar 23, 2017 1:27 pm

If you see the three slots on the photo, then ease the bone tool in next to each one the same amount as possible. The trim will actually swivel up towards the dash.

Gadgetman · Post by **Gadgetman** » Thu Mar 23, 2017 1:54 pm

Brilliant. Thanks for your help. For some reason the photo didn't pop up when I first saw your reply.

Gadgetman · Post by **Gadgetman** » Fri Mar 24, 2017 11:23 am

I don't suppose anyone can provide a link to the thread that the above photo comes from can they? - I've searched and searched but can't track it down.

Thanks in advance.

Deleted User 406 · Post by **Deleted User 406** » Fri Mar 24, 2017 12:10 pm

http://www.cx3forum.com/forum/electroni ... stall.html

Gadgetman · Post by **Gadgetman** » Fri Mar 24, 2017 1:16 pm

Ah. Different forum!

Much appreciated.

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