Chucksta

hi

Can someone kind hearted sole please give me detailed instructions as to how to remove the batwing piece on the centre console?

I have 2 heated seat switches located there. Is it easy to replace the batwing with a new piece??

thanks in advance

Chucksta

Loren

Pull (hard). It just snaps into place.

Itzkirb

Might be easier to pull out if you remove the side panels I think. Those also just Pull out.

It's scary how things in this expensive car just pull out if you pull hard.

DonW-Cape Cod

pull out storage tray right under it by putting your hand in the tray, making a fist and pull. they you can reach in and pop out the batwing.

Chucksta

i'm scared to pull... the whole console moves, and it looks like i will yank out the whole thing!!

is there a tool u can use?

Tom 77

Use a plastic putty knife. I use it to remove all dash parts. They are about a $1 at home depot for 3 of them. Just be careful and put it in between the top part of the bat wing and twist. DONT DO WHAT I DID

http://forums.rennlist.com/upload/dash_removed.jpg

(Just kidding, got it all back together, I now have a 2003 dash in a 2001 996)

Tool Pants

Is that a picture of your car. What was the reason for the dash swap - the glove box? Jeff

Tom 77

The reason-Insanity, it runs in my family.
Actually I wanted the stupid cup holder (Would you believe it!) The old one was so annoying, I just couldn't take it anymore. I didn't find a newer dash so no glove box. If you have nothing to do one weekend, this job can be done in 16hours, with experience, probably half that time. It was a fun challenge and I only cut my hand in 2 places. Didnt break anything either and that surprised me!

jz993

OP, I know how you feel. I'm pulling with a bike tire tool, the batwing is bowing out about a half inch and NOT letting go.
Pull hard, indeed.
To be continued.

5CHN3LL

Maybe mask your console and any other soft plastics with painter's tape - just in case. Mine pulled out with an adequate amount of force; there were no fasteners.

If necessary, pop the side trim pieces off of the console so you have access to the sides - so you can dislodge the plastic tabs that are thwarting your efforts.

meirschwartz

first you need to remove the side cover on both sides of the lower console.




then pull the B-Wing on both sides.
shouldn't take much effort.

jz993

I pulled the sides off first, just to get a better look. Glad I did. A goof like me could easily cut/scratch the leather? covering them prying around them. Pull the rear edge straight out, then slide forward to release.
Optional:
Then pull the CD holder, then the storage bin out. Easy, and makes things easier to see if it's your first time.


Or, you can go striaight to the 2 metal clips that hold the top of the batwing. Without sliding a thin lever in between the metal tine and the batwing, I bent the tine down when forcing the batwing out. Next time will go smoother.

jz993

Sorry Meirschwartz, didn't mean to repeat you. Your computer must be faster than mine. ;-)