By "the lower section of the console", do you mean the wood part around the wood part surrounding the shift lever, with all the power window buttons and the radio fader? This section removes easily, as shown in the "DIY" tab above, w124 stereo removal. If PartsShop can't get it for you, then you might try this thread to see about your options
http://www.peachparts.com/shopforum/showthread.php?threadid=12462
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