The plastic panels are only held on by plastic clips . Just pull them off.
Thanks.
Will give it a try once our relentless rain stops.
Rain off for a short while so had a look.
The plastic edge just pulls off with a little bit of force.
Worried it I would break the lugs but thankfully the lugs are sturdy.
Didn't take the console side out as I was able to lift carpet enough to feel under up to the 'bump'.
Pulled out a piece of foam which was between the underlay, and carpet.
Foam was same as underlay so can only surmise it has been under the carpet since the car was built, 7 years.
Due to feet action on the carpet over the years, it had moved ever so slowly into the position it was today.
(never felt it before during cleaning and vacuuming).
Thanks again.