dinachroek

Hey guy so I need to replace the cover assembly, and the the aluminum thing near the shift ****.. nothing wrong with it just little scratch up and I want to replace it...Just got the part today and I have no idea how to remove the center console...anyone know how? or should I just go to dealer and have them to do it? I attach the pic of what I want to replace.
thank in advance

bclexus

I don't know, but THIS may help a bit.

dinachroek

That where I go to order my part haha, but I have look at that and I still have no idea

bclexus

Maybe you can look at your new part(s) and get an idea if there are release clips (and exactly where they are located) that may need to be activated.

bclexus

I believe the GS 350 console is probably removed in the same way as this video describes the console is removed on the IS 250/350. But it's just a guess...

dinachroek

I saw that video already..I try to do it but didn't work ;(

PashaN

why not use http://www.lexus-tech.eu ???
pay a couple of $ and u have an acces for some hours to full manual how to do everything with your car.
I used it when I sis noise insulation for doors and roof/

Jake

If its anything like the 2IS the side pieces (leather) lift up and are held in by clips. Then put the car in neutral, open the center console and it should lift right out with a little tug.

13FSPORT

iTrader: (1)

I need to know too bc I need to run my wire for my Accuair remote to the console. Someone has to know....

JayRo354

both leather pannels to the left and right of the center conslole are just hooked in place. Hold the side that you want to remove grasp from the bottom of the end closest to the console box and pull upwards, and push forward(in the direction of your dashboard) and they would both come off. Open the console box to expose the edge of the console that passed under the the console box lid. Now remove the (2) two screws on the (left side of the console and then the right side). With the console box open hold on to the edge and pull up( easily because the 12v power wire is still connected to the underside of the center console. You may notice the frame around the radio may pop out a little during this. It's not a problem because that snaps back in place as well. When you are putting everything back together make sure you open the glove box so that you can properly hook those side pieces back together, and then push the radio trim back in and you're done. A note of caution would be to cover the console with some kind of cloth during removal so that the pieces are not scratched. I had to do all of this this because I took the remote power source for my amp from that 12v source under the console. Hope it helps . about 10 to 15 minutes of work. I did it without any instruction and I was surprised at how easy it was to remove.

dinachroek

Hey thank you for the info, just saw this. I'm going try it in a bit and will tell you how it goes!! Thank again

bclexus

Be careful with those side garnish pieces, and try not to break any clips or damage it - I think the price is around $140 each.

dinachroek

hey I finish it!, i change it by myself haha. it was little hard work but it was so worth it.
thank you!

Shinedown

I need to do this. Are there any tips/advice you could give me? Thanks