I should add that this is an EASY job on a W124. Took me about 15 minutes max. You do not need to remove the driver's seat armrest if you adjust the seat accordingly.

1. Remove the wood trim over the AC panel. Two screws on the underside of it, and it lifts right off.

2. Remove the screws securing the AC panel and misc. switches. Pull it out and disconnect.

3. Remove stereo (self explanatory, it's covered in the DIY located at the top of the page)

4. Open ashtray, remove two screws, disconnect cigarette lighter connection.

5. Remove two "upside down" bolts at the top edge of the console (underneath the center vents)

6. Pry out the carpet (or remove screws securing the box, if you have one). Remove one screw securing center console wood, remove console wood.

7. Remove window switches, and unclip switch frame which is secured with two screws.

8. Remove one phillips screw whick is "sunk" at the rear of the console.