Special Tools Required

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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 or the trim.
Use the appropriate tool from the KTC trim tool set to avoid damage when removing components.

Remove these items:
- Remove the center console (see CENTER CONSOLE REMOVAL/INSTALLATION ).
- Remove the console armrest (see CENTER CONSOLE ARMREST REMOVAL/INSTALLATION ).
Detach the clips (A, B), then-remove the center console panel (C).

Fig 1: Identifying Center Console Panel Clips
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Remove the screws (A) and remove the clips (B, C), then remove the center console side trim (D).

Fig 2: Identifying Center Console Side Trim Clips With Screws
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Remove the screws and disconnect the harness clip (A), then remove the center console rear bracket (B) from the center console rear box (C).

Fig 3: Identifying Center Console Rear Bracket & Center Console Rear Box
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Remove the screws, then remove the center console front cross bar (A) and center console middle bracket (B).

Fig 4: Identifying Center Console Front Cross Bar & Center Console Middle Bracket
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Detach the harness clips (A), and disconnect the front center console light bulb connector (B), then release the subharness (C) from the front console (D).

Fig 5: Identifying Front Center Console Light Bulb Connector
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Remove the screws, then disassemble the rail (A), the shutter (B) and the front console cover (C) from the center console front box (D). If necessary, detach the clips, then remove the beverage holder upper cover (E).

Fig 6: Identifying Front Console Cover & Center Console Front Box
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Reassemble the center console in the reverse order of disassembly, and note these items:

Make sure the auxiliary jack connector or the AC power outlet connector is plugged in properly.
If the clips are damaged or stress-whitened, replace them with new ones.
Push the clips into place securely.