[Mk23]

Ok, well I am now trying to install the Euro non-smokers kit (aka sunglasses tray) and I am trying to get the center console trim over the shifter knob but there isn't enough room to lift it past it...

Has anyone done this before on an 09 or a step?

BTW, I have tried removing the knob by lifting up, I have also tried putting the car in Drive or Neutral (and then turning the car off) but the car won't allow my to turn it off while in those gears. Anyone have nay ideas here? I am angry, frustrated and after 2 hours of this, tired.

Any help would be GREATLY appreciated.

[schorney]

I did mine without removing the shift knob (2007 auto). Pull up the black base plate around the shifter, turn it on and angle, remove the console trim over the shift knob base plate, unplug the cable feeding power to the shift indicator lighting.

[Mk23]

That's the thing, the knob is in the way, maybe the trim extends further on 09s? There just isn't enough room to slip the trim over the knob.