How to remove the centre console

[Doc Si]

I know people may say why bother, but my choke cable is broken & I would like to change it. How do you remove the centre console, the bit with radio, clock, lighter & choke. Parts manual says there are "fir tree" fittings, do these pull out with a bit of leverage or is there likely to be the sound of breaking plastic? Is that the best way to attack the problem?
Simon ('86 SE Calypso Red)

[excel tel]

Should just pop out fine if you are gentle,have removed mine with no problems if its the later style-not sure on earlier models.