removing center console?

[Ronin]

hey guys....can someone post a picture or diagram telling me where all the bolts and screws are in an explorer center console (type that goes to the dash)....i am going to the junkyard this weekend and i need to know where all the bolts are so i can get more than one---so ya---please help........even a good description would be helpful....like the numper of screws and what not....thanx all

 

[JDraper]

The full length console has two bolts at the dash, two nuts under the cup holder area, and then it slides backwards off of two prongs that are under the armrest area of the console on the floor. The two prongs are on a plate that is riveted to the floor. You will need to drill out the rivets to get the plate off the floor. You will need the plate to re-install the console in your truck. The cubbyhole area (or info center, depending upon the console) just pulls off, as does the ashtray area. You will also have a large square wiring harness block that must be unbolted. This is under the front of the console. If you are putting this into a truck without a long console, you will also need to get the front cover off the heater to make the rear heat flow (if you plan on using it.) If you want the rear heater and radio controls to work, GET THE WIRING HARNESS OUT OF THE DASH!! I converted my truck from the short console to the long console, and the wiring is a PITA without the harness.

 

[Harry5150]

There's two bolts under the dash where the ash tray is. Remove those and then pull the console back to remove it from the rear bracket. You'll need to remove the bracket also.

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[Ronin]

ok...thanx a bunch guys...this really helps me.....i probably wouldnt have grabbed the bottom plate...as for the drilling of the rivets, whatg size bit should i use? and when i put the console into my truck, what screws should i use to keep it down? thanx

 

[Ronin]

im putting this into my ford ranger, so im not gonna need the rear heat....i may relocate the rear controls though to the front or something...depends on my time