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Center Console Armrest Replacement

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Special Tools Required 

KTC Trim Tool Set SOJATP2014*

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

NOTE:
  • Take care not to scratch the center console.
  • Use the appropriate tool from the KTC trim tool set to avoid damage when removing components.
  1. Remove the center console (see CENTER CONSOLE REMOVAL/INSTALLATION  ).
  2. Remove the screws securing the driver's side panel (A) and the passenger's side panel (B) from the console box (C), and slide the driver's side panel and the passenger's side panel forward to release the ribs (D) of the panels from the hooks (E) of the box, then remove the panels.
    Fig 1: Identifying Driver's Side And Passenger's Side Panel
    G06419752Courtesy of AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO., INC.
  3. Open the console armrest (F), and remove the box tray (G) by pulling it up.
  4. If necessary, remove the screws, then remove the console bracket (A) from behind the console box (B).
    Fig 2: Identifying Console Bracket And Console Box
    G06419753Courtesy of AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO., INC.
  5. If necessary, remove the screws, then remove the left side duct (A) and the right side duct (B) from the console box (C).
    Fig 3: Identifying Left Side And Right Side Duct
    G06419754Courtesy of AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO., INC.
  6. Close the console armrest. Remove the screws, then remove the box trim (A) from behind the console box (B).
    Fig 4: Identifying Box Trim And Console Box
    G06419755Courtesy of AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO., INC.
  7. Remove the left box rail (A) and the right box rail (B) from the console box (C).
    • Open the console armrest.
    • Remove the screws
    • Pull up both box rails from the console box.
      • Fig 5: Identifying Left Box And Right Box Rail With Screws
      G06419756Courtesy of AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO., INC.
  8. Remove the E-clips (A) and the hinge pin (B) from the console armrest (C) and the console box (D).
    Fig 6: Identifying E-Clips, Hinge Pin, Console Armrest And Console Box
    G06419757Courtesy of AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO., INC.
  9. From both rear sides of the console box (A), release the opening springs (B) from the bosses (C) of the box, and close the console armrest (D). This rotates the opening springs into the notches (E) on the box.
    Fig 7: Identifying Console Box And Console Armrest
    G06419758Courtesy of AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO., INC.
  10. While releasing both gear areas (A) of the console armrest (B) from the console box (C) and releasing both opening springs (D) from the armrest, slide the armrest rearward, then remove it. Remove the opening springs from the console box.
    Fig 8: Pulling Console Armrest
    G06419759Courtesy of AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO., INC.
  11. Install the armrest in the reverse order of removal, and note these items:
    • Replace the E-clips with new ones.
    • Make sure the ribs of the driver's side panel and the passenger's side panel are engaged to the hooks of the console box securely.
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