Short anwer is no it doesnt just come out, Its all one unit. Good news is its not very difficult to remove. There are two screws behind the heater controls panel (See previous how to's but its just a matter of living the coweling and pulling towards you from the gear stick leather boot) one screw below the centre ash tray and 2 screws on the outer side of the centre consol, probably hidden by the seat backs, just slide forward and you will see them.