It's initially a prising job to remove the top items to reveal the holding down bolts for the main console body.
The wording is as follows:
1. For manual transmission, remove the shift lever knob.
2. Remove cup holder panel using a tape wrapped screwdriver.
3. Remove the gear lever boot panel using a tape wrapped screwdriver. Disconnect the cigarette lighter connector and remove the front ashtray illumination.
4. Remove the bolts. (Three are shown in the diagram)
These instructions are from the earlier 6 manual so be careful if you are working on the later model.