Cupholder trim ring and trans bezel removal?

[Ggradtech]

The shiny chrome bezels around the cupholders and transmission shifter (auto) are a shiny chrome. I'm thinking of removing these and maybe spraying them matte black. Are they easily removed? Thanks.

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[5PointSlow]

The transmission bezel is removable with a trim pry tool but you have to be really careful not to snap the piece. IDK about the cupholder

 

[Ludachris]

The shiny chrome bezels around the cupholders and transmission shifter (auto) are a shiny chrome. I'm thinking of removing these and maybe spraying them matte black. Are they easily removed? Thanks.

Did you ever try removing that cup holder trim? Wondering if it can be removed myself.

 

[brandonsmash]

The trim ring is rather easy to remove; I've pulled and wrapped mine. It's just some Torx screws holding it in to the trans cover.

I also lined the underside of the trans cover with heat-reflective foil, which cut down on the heat intrusion into the cabin.

The trans cover itself is pretty easy to remove. Just don't yank on it too hard from the rear until you release the key detector plug below the cup holders.

 

[jasonstang]

The trim ring is rather easy to remove; I've pulled and wrapped mine. It's just some Torx screws holding it in to the trans cover.

I also lined the underside of the trans cover with heat-reflective foil, which cut down on the heat intrusion into the cabin.

The trans cover itself is pretty easy to remove. Just don't yank on it too hard from the rear until you release the key detector plug below the cup holders.

Is there a way to add some sound insulation under there? Too much transmission noise is being transmitted through there.

 

[brandonsmash]

After I installed my Steeda short-throw shifter I sandwiched some lead sheet between foil and attached it to the shifter surround, and that cut down dramatically on noise intrusion.

Underneath the console there's basically just an air gap. If you were to do sound deadening I'd suggest lining it with Dynamat or Raam mat or something similar.

 

[N0nya]

To get to the cup holder trim you need to remove the whole center console as it’s screwed into the underside with some t15 torx bits. Make sure to unsnap the wire harnesses for the lights under there before pulling it off

The piece is larger than you might think, it’s not just a snap on ring. just wrapped mine with a 3m black carbon fiber vinyl, looks pretty sweet now

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