How do I remove center console from a 2002 Ford explorer?

There will be small plastic covers on the sides of the centre console concealing screws and under the cup holders and at the bottom of the centre console. Gently pull up on dash trims to unclip them

Not sure if you meant the dash area or center console area, but these videos may help. The first one is for the dash console area to remove the instrument cluster:

This one is for the blend door actuator, but shows how to remove the center console:

It's called a GEM - generic electronic module .It is located behind center of the instrument panel .
SECTION 419-10: Multifunction Electronic Modules 2000 Explorer/Mountaineer Workshop Manual REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION Procedure revision date: 10/07/2004 Module - Generic Electronic (GEM)/Central Timer (CTM) Removal

1. CAUTION: Electronic modules are sensitive to static electrical charges. If exposed to these charges, damage may result. Depower the supplemental restraint system (SRS). For additional information, refer to Section 501-20B .

1. Remove the audio unit. For additional information, refer to Section 415-01 .

1. Remove the center instrument panel finish panel.
   1. Remove the screws.
   1. Remove the center instrument panel finish panel.
   • Disconnect the electrical connectors.

1. Remove the GEM/CTM.
   1. Remove the screw.
   1. Disconnect the four connectors from the GEM/CTM.
   1. Remove the GEM/CTM.

the complete lower section of the dashboard must be stripped down
including the glovebox , center of dash front and the center console
i would remove the front seats to give more space to work

Gently pull on console. Resistance will indicate where more screws are. There may be 4-8 screws securing it

I don't think you have to remove the seats. However any nuts, bolt or screws you remove you'll need to keep in case you're replacing the console.

Open the console and at the bottom you'll find two Phillips head screws.

Look at the front of the console, beneath the radio. Next to the coin holder area, is four bolts. Remove the four bolts with a ratchet.

Look at the center part of the console. There are two Phillips-head screws. Remove these with a Phillips screwdriver.

Pull the console upward to unhook it from the floorboard. Remove it from the Ranger. With the console removed, you'll see the mounting brackets for the console and the nuts the screws and bolts go into. It is not necessary to remove these brackets when replacing the console.

Move the replacement console into the cabin. Line up the console with the mounting brackets on the floorboard. The console screw and bolt holes should be lined up with the mounting bracket's nuts.

Hold the console firmly in place with hand. Insert and tighten the two Phillips-head screws in the console storage compartment, and then insert and tighten the four bolts at the front part of the console. Insert and tighten the two Phillips-head screws in the center of the console.

Hope I didn't over explain. Hope this helps.

There is a blend door actuator broken its what switches the air flow from floor to vent to defroster. It's a real pain in the *** to replace under dash and depending on what one is broken glove box or maybe center console must be removed

Base Console, Floor, Ranger, Explorer Removal and Installation

1. Remove the two oval covers from the sides of the floor console. Remove the four (two on each side) retaining bolts. Lift or remove the front seat center armrest (644A22) from the floor console.
   

1. Remove one screw from the top rear end of the floor console (directly under the front seat center armrest.
   

1. Remove four screws retaining the utility tray beverage holder to floor console. Lift or remove the utility tray beverage holder from the console.
   

1. Remove two screws (directly under the utility tray beverage holder) retaining the front end of the floor console to the console panel front mounting bracket.
   

1. Lift the floor console from the front and rear console panel mounting brackets.
   

I am pretty sure you will find it behind the center of dash area. Behind the radio area is where I remember it being.

See the dealer or call them for assistance.