Main reason I haven't replaced mine. The console comes out (quickly) without breaking anything if you take it apart instead of forcing. Youtube has vids.

Recline the drivers seat if console won't clear the armrest.

Surely all POs aren't idiots. We've all sold vehicles.

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85SD 240K & stopped counting painted, putting bac together. 84SD 180,000. sold to a neighbor and member here but I forget his handle. The 84 is much improved from when I had it. 85TD beginning to repair to DD status. Lots of stuff to do.