Center Console Beverage Holder Replacement

Special Tools Required 

KTC Trim Tool Set SOJATP2014*

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

1. Remove the center console (see CENTER CONSOLE REMOVAL/INSTALLATION  ).
2. Remove the center console panel (see CENTER CONSOLE PANEL REMOVAL/INSTALLATION  ).
3. Remove the console beverage holder (A) and the passenger's console panel (B) as an assembly:
   1. Detach the console subharness connector (C).
   2. Remove the screws (D) securing the console beverage holder to the A/T gear position indicator panel (E) and the console frame (F).
   3. Remove the screws (G) securing the passenger's console panel to the console frame.
   4. Pull out the passenger's console panel to detach the clips (H).
      Fig 1: Identifying Console Beverage Holder And Passenger's Console Panel And Console Subharness Connector

      Courtesy of AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO., INC.
4. Remove the screws, then remove the center console beverage holder (A).
   Fig 2: Identifying Center Console Beverage Holder And Screws

   Courtesy of AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO., INC.
5. If necessary, separate both rails (A) from the outer case (B), then remove the shutter (C).
   Fig 3: Identifying Both Rails, Outer Case And Shutter

   Courtesy of AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO., INC.
6. Install the beverage holder in the reverse order of removal, and note these items:
   • If the clips are damaged or stress-whitened, replace them with new ones.
   • Push the clips into place securely.