Center Console covering material

[blackcar]

I need to remove the bezel that holds the oil and voltage gauge.
I cant get it off I don't want to break it. I have vertigo I cant
tilt my head down to get a good view. Is this thing
pressed in or is it secured by screws?

[svtmerc]

You need to put the shifter in 1st gear position, then grab the gauge pod from the sides and pull. It will feel like you might break it while pulling... but it will come out, the retaining clips are just very tight.

[Ambitious1]

This may help:

https://www.mercurymarauder.net/forums/showthread.php?79312-Center-Gauge-Pod-Light

1. put your key in the ignition and turn it to the click right before the radio comes on.(this releases the brake lock on your shifter).
2. push down your parking brake.
3. bring your shifter all the way down to 1.(your brake shouldnt be needed because you have the key in the override position).
4. pull the pod toward you with both hands, one hand on each side. Pull firmly but gently.

[gdmjoe]

This may help:

https://www.mercurymarauder.net/forums/showthread.php?79312-Center-Gauge-Pod-Light

1. put your key in the ignition and turn it to the click right before the radio comes on.(this releases the brake lock on your shifter).
2. push down your parking brake.
3. bring your shifter all the way down to 1.(your brake shouldnt be needed because you have the key in the override position).

3.1. place a cloth or piece of cardboard between the bottom of the guage pod and the top, front of the console. *prevents scraping, damaging, etc. the top, front edge of the console.

4. pull the pod toward you with both hands, one hand on each side. Pull firmly but gently.

*. 3.1 above (addendum)
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[blackcar]

Thanks guys for the assist . I finally got it off.