With a liitle bit more persuasion, I was able to pull it out. They are two clips on each side of the wood that were holding it on the console. Then, you will see two circular metal tabs on each side of the Climate Control Unit. You will need to place a pen on each hole, lift it up, then pull out each side. All done.

I noticed that someone tried to pull the wood grain before and placed a dent on the top part with a screwdriver. Next time I go to the boneyard, I will be getting a replacement one for sure.

Cheers,
Clive

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