Center Console Removal?

ScubaX · 05-07-2006, 11:11 PM

Yesterday I went to pull out the 12v charger for my Dell Axim that was in the center console and the 12v socket came out with it. It pulled out about 1 inch before I could free the charger from its grasp. Now the 12v outlet doesn't work and my hidden drawer will not pull out all the way. I can feel the drawer hitting somthing - possibly the wire from the back of the 12v socket.

So how do I get the console off or access the back of the socket and wire? This might be warranty or they may blame me for having to big a plug. I would rather just do this myself if it is not too involved.

tmorrowus · 05-08-2006, 02:09 PM

You have to remove both front seats to access screws on the sides of the center console. Then it's just a matter of undoing all the screws/fasteners to get the skin off.

TheForce · 05-08-2006, 02:22 PM

I dont think you have to remove the seats. I removed the 2 bolts in the bottom of the center console. You have to lift up the rubber thing in the botton to acces them. and remove the 2 front side screws. and I think maybe the rear and front cup holders. and if i remember correctly there are 2 screws in the top front also? I dont remember if they had to be removed or not but I did not have to remove the seats at all. You might have to move them back a little to get access to the front screws.

NuShrike · 05-08-2006, 08:25 PM

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You have to remove both front seats to access screws on the sides of the center console. Then it's just a matter of undoing all the screws/fasteners to get the skin off. [/b]

When I had the wired remote for the Kenwood routed into the storage box of the center console, the Best Buy guys didn't have to remove the front seats at all. They just slide the seats all the way forward and back to access the center console mounting bolts.

It probably would've been easier to work on the whole area especially the amp with the seats gone, but it's not a requirement.

darelldd · 05-08-2006, 08:41 PM

No need to remove the seats.

Pull the front trim off by just pulling up at the bottom of the very front of the console. That whole piece pops off. Undo the screws on the sides that were hidden by that trim. Pull up the carpet at the bottom of the inside of the console and take those screws off. Remove console. NOW you can remove the seats if you wish.

tmorrowus · 05-09-2006, 02:05 AM

I didn't realize there were screws under the carpet that could be used to remove the center console whole. So I rescind my suggestion to remove the seats.

ScubaX · 05-09-2006, 10:59 PM

Thanks for the GREAT info, I am fixing it tonight.

ScubaX · 05-14-2006, 02:52 AM

Thanks for the help everyone. It took about 15 minutes to repair.

darelldd · 05-14-2006, 03:36 AM

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Thanks for the help everyone. It took about 15 minutes to repair.
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Awesome. I love it when a plan comes together. It was another friendly PC'er who tipped me off to the console carpet screw hider trick!

jmpenn · 05-31-2006, 04:46 PM

Since some of you have had the console apart, how is the audio jack wired? Is there some type of plug on that as well? Just wondering if I can tuck a ground isolation circuit in there on the other side of the jack.

05-07-2006, 11:11 PM	#1
ScubaX Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Monterey, CA Posts: 472 My Car: 2005 Prius Model: Package: #2 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts Friends: 0	Yesterday I went to pull out the 12v charger for my Dell Axim that was in the center console and the 12v socket came out with it. It pulled out about 1 inch before I could free the charger from its grasp. Now the 12v outlet doesn't work and my hidden drawer will not pull out all the way. I can feel the drawer hitting somthing - possibly the wire from the back of the 12v socket. So how do I get the console off or access the back of the socket and wire? This might be warranty or they may blame me for having to big a plug. I would rather just do this myself if it is not too involved. __________________ 2005 Millenium Silver Package #4 (Non-JBL/GPS) Mods: PriusHoods MFD Sun Hood and Console Cover Wet Okole Seat Covers front and rear with dive flag graphic Coastal's XM Sat Vais Aic-100i w/ 60gb Video iPod Infinity 60.7cs speakers front and 63.7i's rear Kicker 4 channel AMP Kenwood KSC-SW1 powered Sub Toyota Bra Window Deflectors Bought but not installed: Toyota EV, Coastal always on 12v, mudflaps, Glass Breakage Sensor

05-08-2006, 02:22 PM	#3
TheForce I Plug-In My Prius Join Date: May 2005 Location: Wheelersburg, Ohio Posts: 2,744 My Car: 2006 Prius Model: Package: #7 Thanks: 2 Thanked 169 Times in 123 Posts Friends: 22	I dont think you have to remove the seats. I removed the 2 bolts in the bottom of the center console. You have to lift up the rubber thing in the botton to acces them. and remove the 2 front side screws. and I think maybe the rear and front cup holders. and if i remember correctly there are 2 screws in the top front also? I dont remember if they had to be removed or not but I did not have to remove the seats at all. You might have to move them back a little to get access to the front screws. __________________ 2006 Prius Barcelona Red Package #7. Picked up 2006/01/02 Converted to Plug-In on 2008/08/12 with Hymotion L5 *Hybridfest 2007 & 2008 Peoples Choice Award * *Hybridfest 2009 Peoples Choice Best of Show Award * For a list of my mods visit http://www.jaygroh.com

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05-08-2006, 02:09 PM	#2
tmorrowus Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2003 Posts: 444 My Car: Model: Package: Thanks: 1 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts Friends: 0	You have to remove both front seats to access screws on the sides of the center console. Then it's just a matter of undoing all the screws/fasteners to get the skin off.

05-08-2006, 08:41 PM	#5
darelldd Prius is our Gas Guzzler Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Northern CA Posts: 5,336 My Car: 2006 Prius Model: Package: #6 Thanks: 18 Thanked 44 Times in 32 Posts Friends: 12	No need to remove the seats. Pull the front trim off by just pulling up at the bottom of the very front of the console. That whole piece pops off. Undo the screws on the sides that were hidden by that trim. Pull up the carpet at the bottom of the inside of the console and take those screws off. Remove console. NOW you can remove the seats if you wish.

05-09-2006, 02:05 AM	#6
tmorrowus Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2003 Posts: 444 My Car: Model: Package: Thanks: 1 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts Friends: 0	I didn't realize there were screws under the carpet that could be used to remove the center console whole. So I rescind my suggestion to remove the seats.

05-09-2006, 10:59 PM	#7
ScubaX Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Monterey, CA Posts: 472 My Car: 2005 Prius Model: Package: #2 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts Friends: 0	Thanks for the GREAT info, I am fixing it tonight.

05-14-2006, 02:52 AM	#8
ScubaX Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Monterey, CA Posts: 472 My Car: 2005 Prius Model: Package: #2 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts Friends: 0	Thanks for the help everyone. It took about 15 minutes to repair.

05-31-2006, 04:46 PM	#10
jmpenn Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Rockaway, NJ Posts: 110 My Car: Model: Package: Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts Friends: 0	Since some of you have had the console apart, how is the audio jack wired? Is there some type of plug on that as well? Just wondering if I can tuck a ground isolation circuit in there on the other side of the jack.