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Folks, there are some wires underneath the centre console of my 01 S-Type. I cannot find instructions on removing it so I can get to the wires. From other posts, I got confused when people talked about the 'centre console' and referred to the dash. I am referring to that thing between the driver and passenger seats. In my XJ6, I think it is called the ski slope or something like that. There must have been a post on this, but I cannot find it. Thanks
That thread has more details than you need, as it also covers replacing the shift cable. But it has good pictures showing how to remove the console.
About the only thing I'd add concerns the shift knob. Can't remember if it has to be removed or if you can work around it.
If it is to be removed, the wrench flats at the knob base are actually on a separate lock nut. You have to turn the lock nut down, away from the knob. Then the knob will unthread by hand. If you turn the wrench flats the wrong way, thinking it's all part of the knob, the lock nut just gets tighter and the knob doesn't budge. I do not care to discuss how I know this...
That thread has more details than you need, as it also covers replacing the shift cable. But it has good pictures showing how to remove the console.
About the only thing I'd add concerns the shift knob. Can't remember if it has to be removed or if you can work around it.
If it is to be removed, the wrench flats at the knob base are actually on a separate lock nut. You have to turn the lock nut down, away from the knob. Then the knob will unthread by hand. If you turn the wrench flats the wrong way, thinking it's all part of the knob, the lock nut just gets tighter and the knob doesn't budge. I do not care to discuss how I know this...
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