center consul switch plates how to change

The plates you reference are attached by adhesive. It might be easier to remove the top of the center console to R/R. You can do that my removing the mounting screw from inside the ashtray.

 

You'll definitely have to pull the control console up, as the controls mount through the label plates.

 

Ah, no.

EDIT: Technically, you may be able to do this. But it's potentially more trouble that it's worth because a switch may fall through the hole while you're trying to align the label plate, then you will have to pull the console up anyway. And while you've got the plate off, it's a good time to clean up the leather where the old edges were... which leads to even more potential of the switch falling through the hole.

 

And while you're in there....

 

You do not need to pull up bezels in anyway. Just remove the Mouse ears on each Switch and R & R the stickers . The new labels fit perfectly so alignment is not a problem. Pulling the Bezels is a bid PIA. I replaced my bezels and is took me all day if not longer.
On the AC controls if you are lucky, you can remove after loosening the allen screw and removing the nut. If unlucky and the control wants to spins, then you may have to remove the ash tray and physically hold the switch from below. Take photos before you begin!

 

I replaced the plastic bezels too with chromed aluminum ones. Nothing will ever break again.

Funny thing was, one bezel WAS chromed aluminum. The original plastic POS was replaced sometime in the car's past.

So I only needed three.


One thing to consider. There are unscratchable console stickers and plates and plates out there.

They ARE Pricey but may be worth it to you.

They were to me and I am a bit of a 'tightwad.'