HOW TO REMOVE THE CENTER CONSOLE in a Porsche Boxster 986

[@peterlarkin4955]

Great video as always . Maybe the time to wrap it , CF ?

[@HelpMeDIY]

Thanks! Hmmm...

[@JayZilla306]

@@HelpMeDIY If you were to wrap it, what colour do you think you'd use?

[@HelpMeDIY]

James Zilla I haven’t thought about it really, I guess carbon fiber is the easy choice, but wouldn’t really match anything else as it stands now.

[@gumpster66]

Thanks for the very informative video. I replaced my shifter assembly with a shorter quick throw shifter yesterday. MAN, it is tight and solid now when shifting. The 6 speed shift pattern is very tight. Feels like a brand new car now. Merry Christmas :) :) Mine's a 2004 Boxster S midnight blue :)

[@HelpMeDIY]

+@gumpster66 you’re welcome! Yes a shifter can make a huge difference. Merry Christmas 🎄🎁

[@crazy-jake]

Brilliant video I needed to see how the gearstick cable was attached as something has come loose as I cannot get out of gear.

[@HelpMeDIY]

+CrAzY-JaKe thanks! Hope you’re a subscriber now 😉

[@KeithBickford]

Thanks for sharing this. It helped me. One thing that I found is that you can snake the shift boot through the console without removing the shift knob. Also, removing the coin holder permanently allows for an iPhone 13 Max Pro to fit into the storage bin, plugged in. I drilled a hole in the spot for the coin holder. I could always return the coin holder in the future. But who uses coins?😊

[@HelpMeDIY]

+Keith good tips!

[@randominternetuser2888]

On the ashtray there should be 3 electric connections. 2 for the windows and 1 for the ashtray light. It appears someone didn't plug it in last time

[@TheCreature7329]

Thank you for the helpful video!

[@HelpMeDIY]

+MTG cardlook you’re welcome! 🍻

[@Ty-ri7dy]

Great video! My problem is getting it back in though...

[@HelpMeDIY]

+Ty it’s all about the angle!

[@JD.0228]

Thanks mate

[@HelpMeDIY]

+JD.0228 🍻

[@SteveMillsresults-channel]

Great video thanks.

[@HelpMeDIY]

+Steve Mills you’re welcome 🍻

[@lesblack4501]

Hi, what's the brown cable with the small black connector for, do you know?

[@HelpMeDIY]

I believe that is the electrical connection for the light in the ash tray that someone prior to me left disconnected.

[@pabvalencia]

Nice video to know how to cover the wire for my new speakers on the console behind the seat, are gonna install a subwoofer ? i would like to send you a picture of the one that I have installed but I can't post it here

[@HelpMeDIY]

Yeah I just installed a sub behind my seat and will be posting that video shortly. You can send me a pic on Instagram @ttgator

[@kingofthewestmidlands4049]

I want to remove the carpet, deep clean it in the shower with degreaser and a scrubbing brush. Carpet out to also inspect for any history of moisture and ensure all dry. Its dry at the back. I've deep cleaned the rear carpets already as were easy to remove

[@HelpMeDIY]

+King of the West Midlands sounds like a solid plan

[@avgwatcher4110]

My gear knob has a screw anyone know the screw I might need to take it off !?

[@Zsanky]

Don’t think you wiring for the ashtray light was connected or the wiring for the centre console lock.

[@HelpMeDIY]

+Zaheed Sankriwala yes two connections were loose, but I figured they were for options I didn’t have, like heated seats or something. I bet one was the ashtray light as I saw the bulb and never knew it had a light. What wiring does the console lock have/do?

[@Zsanky]

Help me DIY I think I can see both plugs in your video. The plug with the brown wires is for lock

[@HelpMeDIY]

+Zaheed Sankriwala yeah there are definitely two plugs. I’m just asking what the one for the lock does, if you know.

[@Zsanky]

Help me DIY Oh sorry misunderstood. I think it sounds the horn, if the lid hasn’t been closed properly when you lock the car. Not 100% what it does.

[@HelpMeDIY]

Zaheed Sankriwala interesting because mine does that... 🤔

[@gsk5161]

German engineering, 14 screws and 10 covers to remove a center console!

[@HelpMeDIY]

+GSK well, I guess it’s not going to fall off 🤷‍♂️ 😂

[@kriskalpa]

from a time when German cars were over-engineered to last forever. now, that's not the case. the 986 boxster still feels built like a tank.