For the first gen.
1. Unscrew shifter knob.
2. Remove the shifter trim by pulling up it at the back end. It will snap out.
3. You will see screws after snapping the shifter trim out. Unsrew.
4. Take out the ashtray and unplug the lighter terminals.
5. From here you will see that the front trim where the stereo should be placed shall be loosen.
6. the cover under the steering should be loosen once you take out the front trims.