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Pop off the side panels first with proper plastic Trim Removal Tool.
Unscrew the center console screws from the left and right side.
Then, lift the center console upwards.
Pop off the shift **** and unscrew it to completely remove it off the shaft.
Lift up the center console high enough to clear the shaft.
Then, you'll be able to remove the cable assemblies from the center console.
Then you'll have access to the boot cover area to replace it.
Reassemble.
I like that shift **** a lot. I have an RC350, with tan interior and tan stitching on the dash, so the blue stitching would not work for me. I see one available in orange from the same source, but the orange would be even worse. If anyone knows where I can find this part with tan or brown stitching, please post here.