Center Console 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 Identifying components.
When prying with a flat-tip screwdriver, wrap it with protective tape to prevent damage.

Remove these items:
- Dashboard center trims, both sides (see DASHBOARD CENTER TRIM REMOVAL/INSTALLATION )
- CENTER CONSOLE PANEL .
- Center CONSOLE REAR TRIM .
- Passenger's dashboard undercover (see GLOVE BOX DAMPER REPLACEMENT )
- Console carpet trims, both sides (see step 2).
Disconnect the center console RF unit connector (A). Remove the center console RF unit mounting bolts, then remove the center console RF unit (B).

Fig 1: RF Unit Connector And Center Console RF Unit With Torque Specifications
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Loosen the parking brake lever mounting bolts.

Fig 2: Loosening Parking Brake Lever Mounting Bolts With Torque Specifications
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Disconnect the center console subharness connector (A), the parking brake switch connector (B), the USB adapter unit connector (C), and the seat ventilation control unit connector (D), then detach the harness clips (E).

Fig 3: Identifying Subharness Connector, Parking Brake Switch Connector, USB Adapter Unit Connector, Control Unit Connector And Harness Clips
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Remove the screws securing the center console (A).

Fig 4: Identifying Screws Securing Center Console
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Remove the bolts securing the center console (A).

Fig 5: Bolts Securing Center Console With Torque Specifications
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Remove the center console (A).
1. Detach the clips (B) securing the passenger's front console cover (C).
2. Detach the clips (D) by pulling out the console from both sides, and pull up the console to release the guide pin (E).
Fig 6: Identifying Center Console, Clips, Front Console Cover, Clips And Guide Pin
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Install the console in the reverse order of removal, and note these items:
- If the clips are damaged, replace them with new ones.
- Make sure each connector is plugged in properly.
- Push the clips and the hooks into place securely.