What is the button by the window switches on the front panel of the center console

Important: The hazard warning switch includes the turn signal and hazard warning flashers.
Removal Procedure
Remove the center air deflector. Refer to Instrument Panel Center Air Outlet Deflector Replacement .
Squeeze the retainer on the backside of hazard warning and cruise control switch.
Pull the hazard warning and cruise control switch from the retainer in the instrument panel.
Disconnect the electrical connectors from the hazard warning and cruise control switch.
Remove the hazard warning and cruise control switch from instrument panel.
Remove the hazard warning and cruise control switch bezel from the instrument panel trim pad by using a small flat-bladed tool to the release retainers.
Remove the radio. Refer to Radio Replacement in Entertainment.
Reach through the radio opening and push the retainers up towards the roof of the vehicle. When the retainers release, slide the instrument panel (I/P) center air outlet deflector out of the I/P opening
Remove the air outlet deflector
Remove the instrument panel accessory trim plate. Refer to Instrument Panel Accessory Trim Plate Replacement in Instrument Panel, Gauges, and Console.
Remove the bolts from the radio.
Pull the radio toward you.
Remove the front floor console trim plate. Refer to Front Floor Console Trim Plate Replacement .
Pull the instrument panel (IP) accessory trim plate away from the IP trim pad.
Disconnect the IP harness seat heater leads, if equipped.
Remove the seat heater switches from the IP accessory trim plate, if equipped.
Remove the IP accessory trim plate.

It is pretty involved requiring discharging/disconnecting the AC, Dash board and other components. If you are up to it I found these step by step on the Autozone web site.

As seen on autozone's web site (/repairinfo/repairguide/repairGuideContent.jsp?pageId=0996b43f8075b324)

Instructions -

Before servicing the vehicle, refer to the Precautions Section.

Remove the A/C refrigerant using the approved equipment.

Drain the cooling system.

Disconnect the negative battery cable.

Remove the instrument panel by removing or disconnecting the following:

The left and right A pillar trim moldings using a trim stick

The front power window switch

The center bezel retaining screw

The Heating, Ventilation, and Air Conditioning (HVAC) control knobs

The center bezel using a trim stick

The top cover retaining screws and pull it rearward to remove

The HVAC control unit from the instrument panel

The retaining screws from the upper and lower steering column shrouds

The left lower instrument panel bezel

The steering column wire connectors

The steering column

The brake pedal support bracket

The left side instrument panel end cap from the wiring connectors

The rear power window switch from the console and pull the parking handle all the way up

The auxiliary power outlet wire connector

The center console

The glove box assembly

The right side instrument panel end cap

The 5 right side instrument panel wire connectors

The instrument panel from the vehicle, with the help of an assistant



Remove or disconnect the following:

The heater hoses from the heater core

Reposition the vehicle speed control servo, if equipped

The suction and liquid lines from the evaporator

The drain tube

The A/C vacuum harness connector

The defroster duct from the heater A/C unit housing

The heater A/C unit housing from the vehicle

The heater core from the housing





To install:

Install or connect the following:

The heater core to the housing

The heater A/C unit housing to the vehicle

The defroster duct to the housing

The A/C vacuum harness

The drain tube

The suction and liquid lines to the evaporator

The reposition the vehicle speed control servo, if equipped

The heater hoses to the heater core



Install the instrument panel by installing or connecting the following:

The instrument panel

The right side instrument panel wire connectors

The right side instrument panel end cap

The glove box assembly

The center console

The auxiliary power outlet wire connector

The rear power window switch

The left side instrument panel end cap

The left side wire connectors

The brake pedal support bracket

The steering column with a new pinch bolt

The steering column wire connectors

The left lower instrument panel bezel

The HVAC control unit

The center bezel

The front power window switch

The left and right A pillar trim moldings

The negative battery cable



Fill the cooling system.

Recharge the A/C system.

Start the vehicle and verify proper system operations.

Road test the vehicle and check for any rattles or leaks, repair if necessary.

Yours has the two buttons either with speaker joystick or change holder. There are four contact points they are just plastic pin clips. At least one if not all will break at this age. You cannot remove the console without removing that panel, front mounting screws are under it. Good luck, you could try making sure the plastic is warm and use some really small screw drivers or homemade implements

SECTION 501-12: Instrument Panel and Console 2003 Expedition/Navigator Workshop Manual
REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION Floor Console -Front, Navigator Removal and Installation

1. Apply the parking brake.

1. Position the front seat forward.

1. Remove the two front floor console rear bolts.

1. Position the front seats rearward.

1. Disconnect the battery. For additional information, refer to Section 414-01 .

1. Remove the pin-typ retainer and the window control switch panel.
   • Disconnect the electrical connectors.

1. Move the shift lever to NEUTRAL and position the shift indicator bezel aside.

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

1. Disconnect the shift cable.

1. Disconnect the front floor console electrical connectors.
   1. Loosen the electrical connector bolt.
   1. Disconnect the connector.
   1. Disconnect the electrical connector.

1. Remove the front floor console side finish panel.
   • If equipped, disconnect the electrical connector.

1. Remove the front floor console front bolts.

1. Remove the floor console.

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.
   

you have fuse blocks under the hood, under the right and left sides of the dash, may be behind kick panels

if you cant find any plastic that pops out and has screws underneath carpet inside center console if any, try pulling the switch itself and or assembly out. hit contacts with an eraser. and your favorite stuff. get a good manual.

Here is what I could find, hope it helps.
Good luck.
Regards,


REMOVAL & INSTALLATION

See Figures 1 and 2
The following procedure is a general procedure for console removal. You may have to modify or skip certain steps depending upon your vehicle.

1. Disconnect the negative battery cable.
2. Remove the shift knob, floor compartment door and console trim plate.
3. Remove the instrument panel accessory trim plate.
4. Unfasten the retaining bolts, detach the connector, then remove the console door.

Fig. Fig. 1: Remove the retainers, unplug the connector, then remove the console door

1. Remove the seats, as outlined later in this section, in order to get to the lower rear screw(s) on the side trim panels.
2. Remove the console side trim panels.
3. If equipped, remove the switch pack housing with the switches.
4. Remove the console compartment floor protector, bolt covers and bolts.
5. Unfasten the screws mounting the console to the instrument panel and tunnel.
6. Unclip the harness and accessory plug.
7. Tag and detach all necessary electrical connectors.
8. If necessary, remove any remaining retainers.
9. Tilt the rear of the console up, then slide the front tab back out of the instrument panel and remove the console from the vehicle.

Fig. Fig. 2: Exploded view of a typical console mounting
To install:

1. Position the console in the vehicle by placing the front tab of the console into the instrument panel slot, making sure to align the screw holes.
2. Attach the electrical connectors as tagged during removal.
3. The remaining of installation is the reverse of the removal procedure. Tighten the console retaining screws to 89 inch lbs. (10 Nm).

it looks like you disconnect the shift cable and remove the center console finish panel with the shifter.


SECTION 501-12: Instrument Panel and Console 2003 Expedition/Navigator Workshop Manual
REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION Floor Console —Front, Navigator Removal and Installation

1. Apply the parking brake.

1. Position the front seat forward.

1. Remove the two front floor console rear bolts.

1. Position the front seats rearward.

1. Disconnect the battery. For additional information, refer to Section 414-01 .

1. Remove the pin-typ retainer and the window control switch panel.
   • Disconnect the electrical connectors.

1. Move the shift lever to NEUTRAL and position the shift indicator bezel aside.

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

1. Disconnect the shift cable.

1. Disconnect the front floor console electrical connectors.
   1. Loosen the electrical connector bolt.
   1. Disconnect the connector.
   1. Disconnect the electrical connector.

1. Remove the front floor console side finish panel.
   • If equipped, disconnect the electrical connector.

1. Remove the front floor console front bolts.

1. Remove the floor console.

On my 2004 PT, there are five switches in the upper center of the dashboard above the radio and heater controls. Top row is left and right front windows. bottom row is left and right rear windows, and the switch below is to disable the rear switches so the kids don't play with them. The switches in the rear are on the back of the center console between the front seats. The dashboard change (for the worse if you ask me) didn't happen until the 2006 models. The child safety locks for the back doors can be found on the front edge of the back doors when you open the front doors. If you found this helpful, please don't forget to rate it.