The easiest way I found to open the center console is the following
Find one of the little accesories "plug in" covers. (little rectangle plastic covers-ussualy black), take it of with a small flat screwdriver.( the ones for fog lights, etc but not used)
with that off you´ll have a grip for pulling off the central console plastic cover. pull it off gently with the help of the srewdriver.
I use this technique ´cause it is more unlikely to leave marks in plastic cover.
Remember....be gentle