I've removed the console before with no problem. From what I can recall, you must remove the coin tray which is the same piece that surrounds the shifter. It snaps in, no screws. Just lift it straight up. You should see two screws once that tray is removed. Remove them. Also remove the side panels on the console that extends under the dash. I believe there are one or two screws there. There should be two more screws on the inside of the large compartment that must be remove. That should do it for you. I went throught these steps to install the adapter for my IPOD. Maybe just removing the coin tray will give you the access to your ring. Good Luck. Denis