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This will be a DIY on removing and installing the center pocket. Sorry for the crappy pics. I was using my cell phone, but I hope this will help anyone who will be doing this. I will try to be as thorough.

Tools:

Philips Screwdriver
Flathead Screwdriver

1: Open the "This Is Not An Ashtray" pocket and Power Outlet pocket.

(http://i35.photobucket.com/albums/d199/7thGenVillian/02122010212.jpg)

2: Pull up on the shifter assembly trim.

(http://i35.photobucket.com/albums/d199/7thGenVillian/02122010213.jpg)

3: Disconnect heated seat plugs by pushing in the little tab in the middle of the plug. (If applicable)

(http://i35.photobucket.com/albums/d199/7thGenVillian/02122010217.jpg)
(http://i35.photobucket.com/albums/d199/7thGenVillian/02122010214.jpg)
(http://i35.photobucket.com/albums/d199/7thGenVillian/02122010215.jpg)

For Automatics. (Skip this step if you have a manual transmission)
4: Use a small flathead screwdriver to pry open the shifter assembly emergency gear selector. Use your key and press down to move your shift knob to a position to where you can remove your shifter assembly trim.

(http://i35.photobucket.com/albums/d199/7thGenVillian/02122010219.jpg)
(http://i35.photobucket.com/albums/d199/7thGenVillian/02122010220.jpg)

5: Remove the "This Is Not An Ashtray" rubber cover.

(http://i35.photobucket.com/albums/d199/7thGenVillian/02122010221.jpg)

6: Unscrew the two bolts located on the outer edges of the two lower pockets.

(http://i35.photobucket.com/albums/d199/7thGenVillian/02122010222.jpg)
(http://i35.photobucket.com/albums/d199/7thGenVillian/02122010223.jpg)

7: Use a flathead screwdriver and pry open the "This Is Not An Ashtray" tray.

(http://i35.photobucket.com/albums/d199/7thGenVillian/02122010225.jpg)

8: Under the tray you will see 2 screws. Proceed to unscrew them.

(http://i35.photobucket.com/albums/d199/7thGenVillian/02122010227.jpg)
(http://i35.photobucket.com/albums/d199/7thGenVillian/02122010228.jpg)

9: Pull up on the lower pockets.

(http://i35.photobucket.com/albums/d199/7thGenVillian/02122010229.jpg)

10: Unplug the power outlet plug.

(http://i35.photobucket.com/albums/d199/7thGenVillian/02122010230.jpg)

11: Unscrew the 2 screws that hold the center pocket down.

(http://i35.photobucket.com/albums/d199/7thGenVillian/02122010232.jpg)
(http://i35.photobucket.com/albums/d199/7thGenVillian/02122010234.jpg)
(http://i35.photobucket.com/albums/d199/7thGenVillian/02122010236.jpg)

12: Pull the center pocket out.

(http://i35.photobucket.com/albums/d199/7thGenVillian/02122010239.jpg)
(http://i35.photobucket.com/albums/d199/7thGenVillian/02122010238.jpg)

Install center pocket in and install in reverse order. Here I replaced my center pocket for the carbon fiber one. The outcome is as follows.

(http://i35.photobucket.com/albums/d199/7thGenVillian/02122010240.jpg)
(http://i35.photobucket.com/albums/d199/7thGenVillian/02122010242.jpg)
(http://i35.photobucket.com/albums/d199/7thGenVillian/02122010243.jpg)

I never knew about the emergency gear selector.... I always just put the key in. Thanks for dropping knowledge on me