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Removal & Installation

NOTE: When prying with a flat-tip screwdriver, wrap it with protective tape, and apply protective tape around the related parts to prevent damage. Take care not to scratch the front seat, dashboard, and related parts.
  1. Remove these items:
  2. Remove the driver's front console cover "A" and passenger's front console cover "B". See Fig 1 .

    Remove the screw "C and D". Detach the rear clips "E" by pulling both covers outward. Pull both trim back to detach the front clips "F".

  3. Remove the shift indicator trim ring. See Fig 2 .
  4. Remove the console panel tray "A". See Fig 3 .
    • Carefully insert a flat-tip screwdriver next to the clip "B", and detach the clips by prying on the driver's seat heater switch "C" and passenger's seat heater switch "D". Take care not to scratch the console panel tray.
    • Pull out the switches, then disconnect the seat heater switch connector "E".
    • Gently pull out the console panel tray to release the hooks "F"and tabs "G".
  5. Remove the console panel "A". See Fig 4 .
    • Remove the screws "B and C".
    • Release the tabs "D".
    • Disconnect the accessory socket connector "E".

  6. Install the console panel in the reverse order of removal, and note these items:
    • Replace any damaged clips.
    • Ensure the connectors are plugged in properly.
Fig 1: Removing Front Console Cover
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Fig 2: Removing Shift Indicator Trim
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Fig 3: Removing Console Panel Tray
G00153629Courtesy of AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO., INC.
Fig 4: Removing Console Panel
G00153630Courtesy of AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO., INC.