question about disassemling plastic center console on a 1986 4000s

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Nov 3, 2001 | 03:58 PM

smurfy

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question about disassemling plastic center console on a 1986 4000s

i raised a question earlier about problems with my reverse lights, and was advised by the helpful contributors on this board to check the electronic switch, which is located (as I've been told) inside the plastic center console housing, underneath the shifter (its an automatic transmission). However, I am struggling to figure out how to disassemble the plastic casing without breaking the plastic... is this mounted by screws? should i dissassemble the shifting **** before i attempt this? does anyone have any tips as to how this can be done most effectively?

would appreciate any help!
btw, excellent forum!

Nov 3, 2001 | 04:48 PM

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Yes

As I can remember, there are screws that take apart the plastic console, look at the bottom near the carpet and hadbrake lever, there should be a couple there, and the others are up near the vents in the middle of the console. As for the gearshift,I dunno, Ive tried to get mine off, but im pretty weak and pathetic, hehe. HTH

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Nov 3, 2001 | 05:14 PM

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Re: question about disassemling plastic center console on a 1986 4000s

remove the two screws in front of the hand brake, then remove the ashtray and remove the two screws on the front edge of the cover. unscrew the set screw for the shifter ****. That will pretty much take care of it.

Nov 4, 2001 | 11:18 AM

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THE REVERSE LIGHT SWITCH IS SCREWED INTO THE TRANNY FOLKS- MY BAD!! DIDN'T SEE AUTO TRANS :)

It is accessible from the passenger side of the vehicle either through the wheel well or you need to crawl under the car on the passenger side. The switch is about $20 and takes about 10-15 minutes to change.

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Nov 4, 2001 | 06:46 PM

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Re: question about disassemling plastic center console on a 1986 4000s

U gotta take off all the Heater switches pull them off then pull of the heater cover lil plastic cover with the heat and stuff then youll find screws i broke mine cause i couldnt find them