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Dismantling Centre Console on Jaguar XK8

Model: Jaguar Xk MK 1 - Years 1996-2006
Part: Center console tunnel

In this video tutorial, you will find essential instructions for dismantling the components of the centre console on a Jaguar XK8. First, get inside the vehicle and remove the cover of the gear lever; use something very thin to pry at the sides, as shown in the video. Next, unscrew the screws located beneath the gear cover and remove the plastics of the centre tunnel; unscrew the fixing screws of the tunnel to remove it. Finally, follow the video to the end for dismantling the climate control switches!

Updated on 5 May 2026 by ScegliAuto

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