well tonight I have tried to remove the stereo to try and use the cd changer I have. Sadly this can't work as the changer has a round plug, but the head unit has a square socket.....

Anyway, I tried to refit the flap/air vents and initially it looked ok but didn't sit right at the bottom. The clips were slightly bent so realigned them, but still no joy. So is there a knack of refitting the stereo surround so it sits as it left the factory?

Thanks.

 

I had this.

The nack is that the bottom clips are bending downwards and missing the holes in the dash.

I bent them up a bit before refitting, and ended up having to get a slim screwdriver down the side to push them up so the click into their holes.

The satisfaction when they pop in place is nice

 

I found it easier to remove the gear lever surround/centre trim.

Chris.

 

Thanks. How do you do this?

 

I did this and it went in no problem, thank you.

 

fwiw, it seems only the later consoles need to be removed (those with the sliding center console?). this with the flip-up cupholder earlier style dashes dont need to remove the console.

 

+1, makes it a doddle.
To remove fingers under the edges and lift up working along it's length.