Console Armrest Removal/Installation

Special Tools Required

KTC Trim Tool Set SOJATP2014*

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

NOTE:

Take care not to scratch the console.
Use the appropriate tool from the KTC trim tool set to avoid damage when removing components.

Remove the center console (see CENTER CONSOLE REMOVAL/INSTALLATION ).
Remove the screws. Pull up the center trim (A) to detach the clips and to release the hook (B), then remove the trim.

Fig 1: Pulling Center Trim
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Remove the screws securing the driver's side panel (A) and the passenger's side panel (B) from the console box (C). Slide the driver's side panel and the passenger's side panel forward to release the ribs (D) (four places) of the panels from the hooks (E) (four places), then remove the side panels.

Fig 2: Identifying Drivers Side Panel, Passengers Side Panel, Console Box, Ribs And Hooks
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Remove the screws. Remove the left box rail (A) and the right box rail (B) by pulling them up from the console box (C) while releasing the hooks (D).

Fig 3: Identifying Left Box Rail, Right Box Rail, Console Box And Hooks
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Close the console armrest, and slide it fully forward.
Remove the screws, then remove the console armrest (A) from behind the console box (B).

Fig 4: Identifying Console Armrest And Console Box
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With rear ventilation: If necessary, remove the screws, then remove the left side duct (A) and the right side duct (B) from the console box (C).

Fig 5: Identifying Left Side Duct, Right Side Duct And Console Box
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With rear ventilation: If necessary, remove the screws, then remove the rear duct (A) from behind the console box (B).

Fig 6: Identifying Rear Duct And Console Box With Mounting Screws
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Install the armrest in the reverse order of removal, and note these items:
- Apply low strength liquid thread lock to the 5 mm screws fastening the opening spring and both the side panels before reinstallation.
- Make sure the ribs of the driver's side panel and the front passenger's side panel are engaged to the hooks of the console box securely.