I had a couple if coins fall into the emergency brake (hand brake) slit. Two questions: Can this cause damage? Can/should they be removed? Thanks!

 

I lost a hard candy and almost lost a french fry down the e-brake slit of my Accord. That was years ago and no problems so far.

Taking that part of the console apart is fairly easy, you should probably look into it.

 

good call, tho I think it would be wise to become friends with someone with a service manual. dont want to accidently break any tabs or anything.

 

I may take apart my Pathfinder console as well to get at all the change that fell into the e-brake slit over the years. Must be about $2.50 in change! Athough I seem to remember in other cars the change actully dropped out of the bottom of the car ... is that possible?