It wasn't as bad as I thought it was gonna be TBH . I followed the relevant steps in the carpet removal guide and I was surprised how little work was required to remove the ashtray section of the console.
Once I removed the ashtray from the console I just drilled a hole and then worked my way out with a cutting bit till I had a big enough hole. I wasn't the tidiest with the cutting

,not that it's obvious but I'm gonna make something up as a finishing plate anyway.
I sorted my cig lighter light while I was in there too which was a bonus

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Baz
