Center Console Beverage Holder Replacement

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Special Tools Required

KTC trim tool set SOJATP2014 *

* Available through the American Honda Tool and Equipment Program; call 888-424-6857

NOTE:

Take care not to scratch the console.
Use the appropriate tool from the KTC trim toll set to avoid damage when removing components.

Remove the center console (see CENTER CONSOLE REMOVAL/INSTALLATION ).
Remove the console panel (see CENTER CONSOLE PANEL REMOVAL/ INSTALLATION ).
Remove the console beverage holder (A) and passenger's console panel (B) as an assembly:
1. Detach the console subhamess connector (C).
2. Remove the screws (D) securing the console beverage holder to the A/T gear position indicator panel (E) and console frame (F).
3. Remove the screws (G) securing the passenger's console panel to the console frame.
4. Pull out the passenger's console panel to detach the clips (H).
  
  Fig 1: Identifying Clips, Screws, A/T Gear Position Indicator Panel And Console Frame
  Courtesy of AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO., INC.
Remove the screws, then remove the center console beverage holder (A).

Fig 2: Identifying Center Console Beverage Holder
Courtesy of AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO., INC.
If necessary, separate both rails (A) from the outer case (B), then remove the shutter (C).

Fig 3: Identifying Rails, Outer Case And Shutter
Courtesy of AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO., INC.
Install the beverage holder in the reverse order of removal, and note these items:
- If the clips are damaged or stress-whitened, replace them with new ones.
- Push the clips into place securely.