Center console disassembly to refinish auto r ps buttons

The entire center console must be removed from the car. It can then be disassembled to remove the switches.

 

The best source of information would be a factory repair manual (on CD) from the factory. These are extremely expensive, but have very good detailed instructions and photos of the interior disassembly. There are sellers on ebay selling pirated copies of the factory CD's, also at stupid prices:
https://www.ebay.com/itm/Factory-Ferrari-California-Workshop-Manual-Latest-04-09-2019/133220848618?fits=Model%3ACalifornia%7CMake%3AFerrari&hash=item1f0494d3ea:g:b5YAAOSw~L1df4gu

Most of them have the "Best Offer" option. I would low-ball all of them to see if one will bite for $75-100, as the manual will be useful in the future.

You don't list the model year of your car. The consoles are different for California/30 and California T. What year is it?

The next option is to look at a parts breakdown of the center console.
https://www.ricambiamerica.com/car-diagrams/ferrari/v6-v8/california-group/california-09/accessory-console-and-centre-console.html

This will show you how the parts are connected to each other and give you an idea of how they come apart. You will need a good set of interior pry tools to avoid damaging the console leather and flocked surfaces when prying apart the parts held together with male pins going into female clips. I bought two sets from Harbor Freight Tools for a few dollars in order to get two of the wide thin plastic pry tools that spread the load over a large area avoiding damage. You will also need some 1/4" drive bits (3mm, 4mm allen and t15. t20, t30 Torx) along with a driver or bit ratchet. It might be good to buy a whole set on Amazon, as you will need them in the future for many of the fasteners on the car. An electric bit driver will make things like removing the engine trim panels or belly panels.

If you need, I can walk you through the removal process. Please note that those switches are wired together on one harness, so if you damage one you can only purchase all three as a single part. Once the switches are removed, you will not be able to put the car in reverse.

Brian Brown
San Francisco Motorsports.

 

It's really super simple. I replaced my center console a couple of years ago. The top part of the console (up by the dash) has no screws - just pins that fit securely into mating holes. The screws are at the back under the the small, glove box thing between the seats. Just lift it open and I think you have to remove 4 screws and lift the console tray insert out. Once removed, disengage the wire connectors. Done. To get to the buttons, you'll see the screws on the underside of the console after you remove it.
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I’d like to do the same, where are you going to have this done? I also thought about just replacing them but I can’t find the parts on any of the suppliers websites.

 

I have the workshop manual, if any one would a copy email will send it to you

 

That would be great, thanks

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Does anyone know how to do this on the California T and Portofino?

 

Hello, could you mail me the pdf also? Thanks. My mail address is [email protected].

 

I received the OneDrive link and I've tried everything but I'm unable to open the file on either my Windows desktop or my Apple iPad.

 

it will ask you to send me a link to authorise it, the files large

 

Could I please get a copy? Thank you very much. [email protected]

 

Hi Mike, If possible, could I have a copy too? [email protected]
Thanks
Def.

 

Hi Mike, can I please have a copy of the manual? [email protected]

Thanks,
Brian

 

Hi Mike, can I please have a copy of the manual? [email protected]

Thanks,
Collin

 

Hi Mike,

I would like a copy - my email is [email protected]. Thx much in advance,
Brad.

 

California T....
Remove the center console. It’s very easy,

4 bolts in the centre console compartment under rubber mat.

4 under the actual buttons. Pry out the square cover and the bolts are under there and the 2 bolts in the cup holder. Think that was it if I remember. Then the center console lifts out and you can remove the bridge with buttons in.




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Thanks a lot,Mickey! You got me started on the right track. I wanted to access the wiring harness that plugs into the front of the electrical socket in the front of the console compartment and use that harness for an electric vest connection.

Here's how it works on the Portofino: 4 bolts in console compartment under rubber mat. 4 bolts under cover under bridge. 2 bolts under console cover between rear seats. All T25. The front and rear covers have to be pried up carefully but with force. They make unpleasant noises during removal but it is all metal-to-metal scraping-no plastic involved.

 

Hi Mike, I just purchased a 2010 & would love to have the manual as well, if you wouldn't mind. [email protected].
Thank you, this is very kind of you.

 

I would love a copy of the shop manual via email.
Thanks so much

 

Please email a copy to me as well, [email protected]

 

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