I rermoved mine, there is a bracket in the bin that can be removed also and it is good for storing sunglasses etc. T remove the control head there are two catches at the top if you push tem up it pulls out, there are connectors for the cell and handset. I removed the entire bin after removing the srews in the back, be careful, and remove the bracket. The cables can be folded back, and i pasted a plack piece of "velcro" to cover the hole.
In the console remove the two screws on either side of the cradle and pull up the panel, getting rid of the items is easy, brush up the nap and it should look good. I like the idea of the cup holder and will investigate making something out of Black Plastic.
There was a plan (edict by FCC) to allow 911 calls with analog phones and not having a valid subscription. I hear that the push is to discontinue that soon.