wassup720

Hi well basically i have an 1996 es300
recently we had quite the accident with some keys falling into the handbrake compartment

so i was wondering how would i be able to get in there and take the keys out without breaking anything?
if there is anything about this in the stickies please direct me in the right direction
ima newbie

iopknuckle

well im to lazy to go out to my car at the moment and i can check tomorrow. but what you should do is there is a panel around the gearshift that you can wedge a flathead inbetween it and the main center console and pry off. it shouldnt have any connecting clips just a tight squeeze so dont worry about breaking it. when its off see if you can reach back towards the brake and get the keys. if your hand doesnt fit look for 4 screws holding the gear shifter in place and remove them so you can get a better reach. sorry i couldnt test but i dont know exactly where your keys are. try that and see if it can help

wassup720

are you talking about the wooden part?
or the plastic part that is right next to the gearshift?

iopknuckle

the wooden part. it should come off with ease

tuan92129

wrap the trim and flat head screwdriver w/ masking tape to prevent scratches. Insert the screwdriver near the part where the wood curves down into the handbrake area (that is where the clips are on both sides) Gently pry the wood trim peice up on both sides and it should come out. Of that doesn't work, you may have to take out the glove box compartment (two screws)

wassup720

well some plastic part of gearshifter is holding the wooden part down

and where could i find the screws for the center glove box
i cant find any in or around it