[crystalct1]

Does anyone know how to open the center console in the 99, 00, or 01 Sonata? The dealer dianosed a short in my AC Control head, but he wanted over $700 (over $400 for just the part) for the job. I bought the new control head (the part with the buttons and switches) used from salvage yard, but I can't seem to get the old one off. I get as far as pulling the thing away from the dash by pulling from the vents at the top, but something is holding it at the bottom where the lighter and 12 volt accessory power are. I even had a couple guys that work on cars look at it, and they couldn't figure it out either. I'd hate to pay a mechanic an hourly rate to "figure it out" and then more $ to actually do it. Any suggestions would be appreciated.