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

M/T: Lower the shift lever boot (B) to release the hooks (C) from the spacer A. Loosen the spacer A with a 17 mm wrench, then remove the shift knob (D) and the spacer A.

Fig 1: Removing Shift Knob And Spacer
Courtesy of AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO., INC.
Remove the center console panel (A).
1. Open the center pocket lids (B).
2. Gently pull up the front edge of the panel by hand to make a gap, and pry the panel with the appropriate trim tool to detach the front clips (C, D).
3. Hook the edge of the panel beside the parking brake lever up with the appropriate trim tool to detach the clip (E).
4. Pull up the panel to detach the clips (F) along the edge of the panel.
5. Disconnect the driver's seat heater switch connector (G) and the front passenger's seat heater switch connector (H).
  
  Fig 2: Identifying Center Console Panel, Center Pocket Lids And Front Clips
  Courtesy of AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO., INC.
Remove the screws (A, B), then separate the front panel (C), the rear panel (D), and the beverage holder (E).
M/T

Fig 3: Identifying Front Panel, Rear Panel And Beverage Holder With Mounting Screws (M/T)
Courtesy of AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO., INC.

A/T

Fig 4: Identifying Front Panel, Rear Panel And Beverage Holder With Mounting Screws (A/T)
Courtesy of AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO., INC.
M/T: Remove the screws (F), then remove the shift lever boot (G).
Install the console panel 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 and the hook into place securely.
- M/T: Install the shift knob in the numbered sequence.
  - Turn the spacer A until the spacer contacts with shaft (B).
  - Turn the shift knob (C) until shift knob contacts with spacer A.
  - Tighten the spacer A when the shift pattern is properly aligned, by turning back knob (amount of turning back: 360° MAX).
    
    Fig 5: Identifying Console Panel Installation Sequence
    Courtesy of AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO., INC.