Center Console Removal/Installation

Special Tools Required 

KTC trim tool set SOJATP2014 *

* Available through Honda Canada Inc. Technical Tools Department; Fax #1-866-398-8665/

e-mail: ch_technicaltools@ch.honda.com

SRS components are located in this area. Review the SRS component locations (see COMPONENT LOCATION INDEX ) and the precautions and procedures (see PRECAUTIONS AND PROCEDURES ) before doing repairs or service.

1. Remove the passenger's dashboard undercover (see PASSENGER'S DASHBOARD UNDERCOVER REMOVAL/INSTALLATION ).
2. M/T model: Lower the shift lever boot (A) to release the hooks (B) from the boot, then remove the shift knob (C).
   Fig 1: Releasing Hooks And Shift Knob

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3. Detach the clips by pulling the front inner panel (A) up.
   Fig 2: Identifying Front Inner Panel

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4. Gently pull out along the rear of the center console panel (A) to release the clips (B, C).
   Fig 3: Identifying Center Console Panel And Clips

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5. Pull the center console panel (A) up and rearward to release the tabs (B).
   Fig 4: Pulling Center Console Panel And Tabs

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6. Open the armrest (A), then remove the console box mat (B) and bolts.
   Fig 5: Armrest And Console Box Mat With Torque Specifications

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7. From the front portion of the center console, remove the bolts (A) and clips (B), and disconnect the console subharness connector (C), then detach the connector clip (D).
   Fig 6: Console Subharness Connector And Connector Clip With Torque Specifications

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8. Slide both front seats all the way back, and recline the seat-back fully.
9. Slide the center console (A) rearward to release the pins (B) from the bracket (C).
   Fig 7: Identifying Center Console, Pins And Bracket

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10. Lift up the rear of the console (A), and remove it from the dashboard.
    Fig 8: Lifting Rear Of Console

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11. If equipped, disconnect the seat heater switch connectors (B).
12. Install the console in the reverse order of removal, and note these items:
    • Make sure each connector is plugged in properly.
    • Check if the clips are damaged or stress-whitened, and if necessary, replace them with new ones.
    • Push the clips and hooks into place securely.
    • When installing the center console panel, install the tabs (A) into the notch (B) of the parking brake base frame (C).
      Fig 9: Identifying Notch And Parking Brake Base Frame

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