thanks fellas for both tips and warm welcome. It took me way longer than expected for the carrier replacement and still haven't finished the job. I had to drive to work without the panel on. Seem like i can not get the hex bolt to align up to the small piece of handle bar. i traced with a sharpie where the original carrier was situated. I tried so many hours with the alignment and still no luck. Maybe it's due to aftermarket parts, but others have had success with aftermarket part. now the center console lock button doesnt work and with the new carrier somewhat in, it still isn't opening from outside so im thinking i had messed something up around the lock latch department. bummers, gonna tackle this again tomrow and see what happened.
thanks again.