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There are mounting blocks connected to the side riser. You can remove the screws that attach the blocks to the console and remove the console. That should make it easier to remove the stuck riser. Mine also had some type of adhesive between the riser and hull [only on the starboard side]. I had to carefully use a utility knife and cut a fine line to separate the riser from the hull. When assembling I applied a thin coat marine silicone to the deck side of the console deck mount block bottom and smeared silicone over the console mounting screws [including the above mentioned block] to prevent water intrusion around the screws. Don't forget to use flat SS washers or plastic washers behind the finish washers that mount the risers to the hull to prevent the finish washer from cutting into your varnish and destroying the finish and seal.