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Center Console Panel Removal/Installation

Special Tools Required 

KTC trim tool set SOJATP2014 *

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

NOTE:
  • Put on gloves to protect your hands
  • Take care not to scratch the front seat, the dashboard, and the related parts
  • Use the appropriate tool from the KTC trim tool set to avoid damage when removing components
  1. M/T model Lower the shift lever boot (A) to release the hooks (B) from the spacer (C) Using a 17 mm wrench, loosen the spacer, then remove the shift knob (D) and the spacer
    2. Fig 1: Identifying Shift Knob And Spacer
    G05994286Courtesy of AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO., INC.
  2. Remove the center console panel (A)
    1. Open the utility pocket lid (B) and the front accessory socket lid (C)
    2. Gently pull the front edge of the panel up by hand to make a gap, and pry the panel with the appropriate trim tool to detach the front clips (D, E)
    3. With the appropriate trim tool, hook the edge of the panel beside the parking brake lever up to detach the clip (F)
    4. Pull the panel up to detach the clips (G) along the edge of the panel
    5. Disconnect the driver's seat heater switch connector (H) and the front passenger's seat heater switch connector (I)
    Fig 2: Identifying Fasteners Location On Center Console Panel
    G05994287Courtesy of AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO., INC.
  3. Remove the screws (A, B), then separate the front panel (C), the rear panel (D), and the beverage holder (E)

    4. M/T model 

    Fig 3: Identifying Fastener Locations On Front And Rear Panel (M/T Model)
    G05994288Courtesy of AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO., INC.

    A/T model 

    Fig 4: Identifying Fastener Locations On Front And Rear Panel (A/T Model)
    G05994289Courtesy of AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO., INC.
  4. M/T model Remove the screws (F), then remove the shift lever boot (G)
  5. Install the console panel in the reverse order of removal, and note these items
    • Make sure each connector is plugged in properly
    • If the clips are damaged or stress-whitened, replace them with new ones
    • Push the clips and the hook into place securely
    • M/T model Install the shift knob in numbered sequence
      • Turn the spacer (A) until spacer contacts with shaft (B)
      • Turn the shift knob (C) until shift knob contacts with spacer
      • Tighten the spacer when the shift pattern is properly aligned, by turning back knob (amount of turning back 360° MAX)
        • Fig 5: Identifying Shift Knob
        G05994290Courtesy of AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO., INC.
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