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Center Console Removal/Installation

Special Tools Required 

KTC Trim Tool Set SOJATP2014*

*Available through the Acura Tool and Equipment Program; call 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.

NOTE:
  • Put on gloves to protect your hands.
  • Take care not to scratch the front seat, the dashboard, or the related parts.
  • Use the appropriate tool from the KTC trim tool set to avoid damage when removing components.
  1. Remove the front seat belt lower anchor from the seat, and remove the seat mounting bolts (see FRONT SEAT REMOVAL/INSTALLATION ).
  2. Do the battery terminal disconnection procedure (see BATTERY TERMINAL DISCONNECTION AND RECONNECTION ), then wait at least 3 minutes before beginning work.
  3. Remove these items:
  4. Remove the screws securing the center console (A).
    Fig 1: Identifying Center Console And Screws
    G08073903Courtesy of AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO., INC.
  5. Remove the driver's center console trim (A).
    1. Start at the rear area, detach the clips by pulling the trim.
    2. Pull up the console to release the guide pin (B).
    3. With seat ventilation: Disconnect the seat ventilation control unit connector (C).
      Fig 2: Identifying Driver's Center Console Trim And Guide Pin
      G08073904Courtesy of AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO., INC.
  6. Remove the passenger's center console trim (A).
    1. Start at the rear area, detach the clips by pulling the trim.
    2. With navigation: Disconnect the HandsFreeLink control unit connector (B).
      Fig 3: Identifying Passenger's Center Console Trim And HandsFreeLink Control Unit Connector
      G08073905Courtesy of AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO., INC.
  7. From driver's side, disconnect the console subharness connector (A).
    Fig 4: Identifying Console Subharness Connector
    G08073906Courtesy of AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO., INC.
  8. Without navigation: From passenger's side, disconnect the USB adapter connector (A) and the USB main harness connector (B). Detach the harness clips (C).
    Fig 5: Identifying USB Adapter Connector, USB Main Harness Connector And Harness Clips
    G08073907Courtesy of AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO., INC.
  9. With navigation: From passenger's side, disconnect the USB adapter connector (A).
    Fig 6: Identifying USB Adapter Connector
    G08073908Courtesy of AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO., INC.
  10. Remove the bolts securing the center console (A).
    Fig 7: Identifying Center Console And Bolts
    G08073909Courtesy of AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO., INC.
  11. Detach the clips by pulling out the center console (A) from both sides, then pull up the console to remove it.
    Fig 8: Pulling Out Center Console From Both Sides And Clips
    G08073910Courtesy of AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO., INC.
  12. 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.
    • Push the clips into place securely.
    • Do the battery terminal reconnection procedure (see BATTERY TERMINAL DISCONNECTION AND RECONNECTION ).
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