Originally Posted by green-ghost
I was reviewing the service manual, do you have to remove the lower console assembly too?
I did NOT have to actually remove the lower console assembly. I did have to unbolt/unscrew most of it's anchors so I could drop it down and remove the upper part located just below the gauges and steering wheel column.
I updated the OP with this information. Hopefully it's a little clearer. I found a picture to post here to show what I had removed.
Hope that helps.