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Center Console Disassembly/Reassembly

Special Tools Required 

KTC trim tool set SOJATP2014 *

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

NOTE:
  • Put on gloves to protect your hands.
  • Use the appropriate tool from the KTC trim tool set to avoid damage when prying components.
  • Take care not to scratch the center console and related parts.
  1. Remove the center console (see CENTER CONSOLE REMOVAL/INSTALLATION ).
  2. Remove the center console armrest (see CENTER CONSOLE ARMREST REMOVAL/INSTALLATION ).
  3. Pull out the center console rear trim (A) to detach the clips.
    Fig 1: Identifying Center Console Rear Trim And Clips
    G05446003Courtesy of AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO., INC.
  4. Remove the screw (A), then pull out the passenger's console (B) to detach the clips (C, D) and hooks (E), then remove it.
    Fig 2: Identifying Passenger's Center Console Rear Side Trim, Clips And Screws
    G05446004Courtesy of AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO., INC.
  5. Remove the screws (A, B), then remove the armrest hinge (C) from the console box (D).
    Fig 3: Identifying Armrest Hinge, Console Box And Screw
    G05446005Courtesy of AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO., INC.
  6. Detach the hooks (A) by pulling out the latch hole trim (B), then remove it.
    Fig 4: Removing Center Console Latch Trim Piece
    G05446006Courtesy of AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO., INC.
  7. Remove the screws (A, B), then pull out the driver's console (C) to detach the clips (D, E) and hooks (F), then remove it.
    Fig 5: Identifying Driver's Center Console Rear Side Trim, Clips And Screws
    G05446007Courtesy of AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO., INC.
  8. Remove the screws (A, B), then remove the center console rear bracket (C), center console driver's bracket (D) and center console bracket (E) away from the console box (F) as shown.
    Fig 6: Identifying Center Console Rear Bracket, Center Console Driver's Bracket, Console Box And Screws
    G05446008Courtesy of AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO., INC.
  9. Assemble the console in the reverse order of removal.
  10. If necessary, remove the audio pocket (A) from the dashboard.
    1. Remove the screws.
    2. Pull out the audio pocket, and disconnect the front accessory power socket connector (B), driver's seat heater switch connector (C) and front passenger's seat heater switch connector (D).
    3. Remove the pocket by pushing it to the left.
    Fig 7: Removing Audio Pocket Of Dashboard
    G05446009Courtesy of AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO., INC.
  11. Assemble the console in the reverse order of removal.