In a 1998 Mercury Mountaineer, how do you remove the center console?

Question

I'm delivering mail and need to remove the center console that has the arm rest etc.

Answer 1

Remove the storage compartment that has screws holding it in place. Some screws are under the rubber pads, just pull them out. Then you will find 2 bolts at the rear of it. Remove them, on some consoles you will need to remove the foward storage tray or if it has the electronic MPG, you will need to pop it out and unbolt the main harness that goes to the console.I think there may be two bolts that hold it to the dash, Some do and some don't Then pull back the console to the rear of the truck and lift it out.

Answer 2

only problem is you didn't say what kind of armrest (there are two to 3 different kinds for around that year....)

basically got to pull up on the center plastic under that is some screws 8mm heads.. there is a 10 mm for the electrical connector, 2 7mm head bolts holding it to the dashboard, and I beleive there are two more behind the seats (one on each side) then you have to pull it back forcefully)

best thing would be the spend the money and take it to a dealer, let them remove it that way you can save it for when you sell it...

Answer 3

go to auto zone site the repair manual here is the link for the console. To enlarge pictures just click on them.
http://autozone.com/servlet/UiBroker?ForwardPage=/az/cds/en_us/0900823d/80/0d/c5/49/0900823d800dc549.jsp

Answer 4

Do you have a hammer?

Answer 5

hammer stupid