2000 Ranger XLT center console removal

[spriteparts]

Hi Everyone!
I just purchased a really nice 2000 Ranger XLT 4X4 and am needing to remove the small center console. I'm afraid if I just start yanking and pulling on it that I will break something. Is there anyone here who has removed one already and can tell me the best way to do it?
Thanks

 

[DeeRanger]

This might help.

 

[spriteparts]

Thanks very much for sharing but unfortunately the one for my bucket seats is totally different.

 

[Brain75]

the cupholder portion has 2 plastic screws under the rubber liner:

 

[Uncle Gump]

There is a bunch of console information in the Tech Library...

Interior Electronics & Upholstery - The Ranger Station

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[Brain75]

might try searching youtube several times, once with each year in that generation (so search "center console removal 1998 ranger", then "...1999..", then "...2000...", etc) - 98-03 for the same generation, not taking into account any interior facelifts. I did a couple searches but only found unrelated) - but yeah the tech library has some pictures on how to do it (no video).
If you are good at deducing from parts diagram...

The one I put in my '90 came out of a '99 and looks similar enough that should get ya. If not post a pic of yours and we can figure out which one you have.

 

[spriteparts]

Thanks everyone, I plan on taking it out tomorrow. I’ll advise how it went.

 

[spriteparts]

Hi again! It took a couple of hours but I did eventuality get the center console out this afternoon and miraculously without breaking any of the 25 year old plastic!
Thanks everybody for your advice!