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The Region forums are for geographically relevant posts; the Model forums are the place to post technical questions. However, it's a straightforward question so I'll answer it here. You don't need to remove the console to access the START and ASL buttons - simply remove the veneer trim:
Please follow this link New Member Area - Intro a MUST - Jaguar Forums - Jaguar Enthusiasts Forum to the New Member Area - Intro a MUST forum and post some information about yourself and your vehicle for all members to see. In return you'll get a proper welcome and some useful advice about posting to the forum.