Center Console Rear Trim Disassembly/Reassembly

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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:

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

Remove the center console rear trim (see CENTER CONSOLE REAR TRIM DISASSEMBLY/REASSEMBLY ).
Remove the screws, then remove the center console duct (A).

Fig 1: Identifying Center Console Duct
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Remove the. screws and release the hooks (A), then remove the HVAC trim (B).

Fig 2: Identifying Hooks And HVAC Trim
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Remove the screws, then remove the rear upper lid (A).

Fig 3: Identifying Rear Upper Lid
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Remove the screws (A) and detach the clips (B, C), then remove the rear console vent/vent trim (D).

Fig 4: Identifying Screws, Clips And Rear Console Vent/Vent Trim
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Remove the screws, then remove the rear console vent (A) from the rear console vent trim (B).

Fig 5: Identifying Rear Console Vent And Rear Console Vent Trim
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Without rear entertainment system: Remove the screws and release the hooks (A), then remove the accessory power socket panel (B).

Fig 6: Identifying Hooks And Accessory Power Socket Panel
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Reassemble the rear trim in the reverse order of disassembly, and note these items:
- If the clips are damaged or stress-whitened, replace them with new ones.
- Push the clips and hooks into place securely.