I pulled the center console wood out of where it's supposed to go while removing the radio (I actually don't remember why), and I can't get it properly re-installed. I can get it into the place it's supposed to be, but I can't get it to stay there. It's currently sitting there loose. I've got the part in front into the right spot, and have tried pushing down on the back end to no avail. THe back end's still loose. What am I doing wrong?

Also, the carpeting in the rear part of the center console...can that be run through a washing machine? I can remove the small piece of carpet from the car, and would like to get it cleaned up...

Thanks in advance!

Also, just wondering, is there a burlwood console available anywhere with just the holes for the window switches, the passenger's side mirror power control, and the 4-ways (also, obviously, the gearbox shifter)? I'm eventually gonna eliminate the fader control from the radio system, and dont' want it sitting there just to fill the hole, but I don't want a hole there either. Or is there any suggestion for something to take its place? Thanks!

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2001 VW Jetta TDI, 5 speed, daily driver
1991 Ford F-350, work in progress
1984 Ford F-250 4x4, 6.9l turbo diesel, 5 speed manual
Previous oilburners: 1980 IH Scout, 1984 E-350, 1985 M-B 300D, 1979 M-B 300SD, 1983 M-B 300D
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