W204 c Class (2013) ashtray removal

[mykaitch]

Can anyone tell me how to do this please ? I think I have to pull up the panel around the gear stick - do I have to get the boot off too and if so, how?
Need to fit 'toys' in the ashtray space.
thanks all

 

[mykaitch]

Reply to me...MAcarbon - Carbon Fiber for Porsche, Ferrari, Lamborghini and More has an excellent guide for removal of console bits