Many thanks for the link. Much appreciated.
Unfortunately the console had to come out, but turned out to be fairly easy.
Unscrewed the gear lever.
Two plastic screws at the front of the console. They were rather loose and came out with their clip attached.
One screw at the rear inside the small storage container.
Also had to take off the plastic piece just in front of the handbrake. That made it easier to get the console out over the handbrake and gear lever. I managed to get the fingers underneath and push the bracket out without breaking any plastic bits.
Removing screws at the rear/base of the gaiter will enable removal.
Few pictures attached for interest.
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