Originally Posted by UrbanE

I think I understand the dilemma. You need to remove the console in order in initiate a long term fix but you cannot remove the console because the lid is locked and you need the lid open in order to remove the 10mm bolts that fasten it to the floor

the white part next to the cup holder is the key to this. If it’s broken, you only have few options
1) force the top. The latch is plastic and it will break. Downside is you’ll need to surf eBay or the marketplace for replacement parts.
2) (I’ve been able to do this as I to have the bin that replaced the cup holder). The bin can be removed from the top by inserting thin shims. I use old credit card style keys from hotels cut into narrow strips. If you work one side of the bin gently prying from outside to in, (I usually do this on the edge that faces the passenger) it will dislodge. Once it’s out, you just might be able to access the cam that that is activated by air pressure to unlock the bin.

I’ve had mine out a few time so I’ll see if I can locate better images. I just grabbed this one from eBay.