you need the tools to remove radio and climate control. Remove ashtray. there are four screws around the ashtray that need to come out. Pull up a bit on the wood console from the rear but don't remove it. Remove the plastic shift surround. if you have the wood trim piece over the shift indicator you need to remove this (clips on, two on each side). then pull the wood piece out. there is a video of this procedure someone just posted in the SL forum.