Center Console Removal/Installation

Special Tools Required 

KTC Trim Tool Set SOJATP2014*

*Available through the Acura Tool and Equipment Program; 888-424-6857

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. Detach the clips by pulling up the center console panel (A). Disconnect the seat heater switch connectors, or the seat ventilation switch connectors (B), and the front accessory power socket connector (C).
   Fig 1: Disconnecting Seat Heater Switch Connectors

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2. Remove the center console trim (A).
   1. Open the console armrest.
   2. Open the beverage holder lid (B), pull up the front portion of the trim by hand to detach the clips, and release the hooks (C), then remove the trim.
   Fig 2: Removing Center Console Trim

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3. Pull up the beverage holder (A) by hand to detach the clips (B, C), then remove the holder.
   Fig 3: Pulling Up Beverage Holder

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4. Remove the accessory trim (A).
   1. Remove the console box mat (B).
   2. Remove the screws, and release the hooks (C), then remove the trim.
   3. Disconnect the rear accessory power socket connector (D), the auxiliary jack connector (E), the glove box light connector (F), and the USB port connector (G).
   Fig 4: Disconnecting Rear Accessory Power Socket Connector

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5. Detach the clips by pulling out the driver's front console cover (A) and the passenger's front console cover (B), and pull them backward to release their pins (C) from the heater unit, then remove them.
   Fig 5: Detaching Clips

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6. Remove the center console (A)
   1. Disconnect the console subharness connector (B), and detach it from the vent duct.
   2. Remove the bolts (C, D).
   3. Pull out the console backward, then remove it.
   NOTE: Take care not to deform the rear vent duct (E) while removing and storing the console.
   Fig 6: Disconnecting Console Subharness Connector With Torque Specifications

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7. Install the console in the reverse order of removal, and note these items:

• If the clips are damaged or stress-whitened, replace them with new ones.
• Make sure each connector is plugged in properly.
• When installing the console mounting bolts, first install the front bolts in the bottom of the center console trim.
• After installing the front console covers, make sure the front pins of the covers are installed securely by moving the front edge of the panels to the outside.