Console

Technical Information and Restoration Parts for the 928

Center Console

Removal

	Remove the two carpeted side panels. They are held on by a couple of Phillip screws. Some of the older ones have a plastic panel clips that pops off. The panels drop down and slide to the back.
	Remove the center air vent grill. It is pushed into four plastic plugs one on each corner. A small screwdriver works well to pry gently at each corner while protecting the console with a rag..
	Removing the grill will expose two Phillips screws that can be removed with a stubby screwdriver.
	There are three screws along the bottom of the console. Two on the driver's side and on the passenger's side.
	There is one screw inside the glove box on the left side behind a plastic plug. The plastic plug pops out.
	There are two screws at the rear of the console just under the carpeted side cover. These are usually no problem because the plastic breaks in this area well before you get to removing the console.
	If it is an automatic there are two small screws at the base of the shift handle one on either side. The handle sides up and off. If it is a stick shift then the shift boot can be removed or you can try to remove the console over the top of the boot.
	The console then slides back and up to remove. There are a bunch of wires and it is a good idea to remove the radio first. All of the wires are connectors and it is pretty easy to figure out where each one goes as they are unique.

Hope this helps - I will try to write it up with pictures. The material on the side of the console will separate from the base. I used some weather strip adhesive to reattach it. The plastic tabs at the rear of the console are generally broken. A good solution for this repair is to create an aluminum cross brace with two tabs that can be glued in under the console and attach to the hold down points. The screws that hold the temperature control and warning system control are covered by a plastic snap in piece. This pops out by prying at the top of the piece to release the sides. You will probably have to put the HVAC control unit is separately after the console is back in place. The plug is difficult to get at. To change the temperature sensor you may not have to remove the entire console.

If your cruise control does not work this is a good time to remove the control unit and re-solder the main connector to the circuit board. It is also a good time to use a vacuum pump to test the actuator controls. The one on the upper vent is a common failure point and impossible to replace without removing the center console.