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Detachable Console Disassembly/Reassembly

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Special Tools Required 

KTC Trim Tool Set SOJATP2014*

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

NOTE:
  • Use the appropriate tool from the KTC trim tool set to avoid damage when removing components.
  • Take care not to scratch the console or the related parts.
  1. Remove the detachable console.
  2. Pull out the front beverage holder (A) to detach the clips (B, C), then remove it.
    Fig 1: Identifying Front Beverage Holder And Clips
    G06967747Courtesy of AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO., INC.
  3. Remove the front panel (A).
    1. Remove the screws.
    2. Release the hook (B), and pull out the panel to detach the clips.
      Fig 2: Identifying Front Panel And Screws
      G06967748Courtesy of AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO., INC.
  4. Remove the screws, then remove the lock (A).
    Fig 3: Identifying Lock And Screws
    G06967749Courtesy of AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO., INC.
  5. Pull out the rear beverage holder (A) to detach the clips (B, C), then remove it.
    Fig 4: Identifying Rear Beverage Holder And Clips
    G06967750Courtesy of AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO., INC.
  6. Remove the rear trim (A).
    1. Remove the screws.
    2. Pull out the trim to detach the clips.
      Fig 5: Identifying Rear Trim And Screws
      G06967751Courtesy of AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO., INC.
  7. Remove the screws, and release the projection (A), then remove the lid (B).
    Fig 6: Identifying Projection, Lid And Screws
    G06967752Courtesy of AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO., INC.
  8. Remove the torque hinge (A) from the lid (B).
    1. Remove the screw.
    2. Remove the E-clip (C).
    3. Pull out the torque hinge.
      Fig 7: Identifying Torque Hinge, E-Clip, Lid And Screw
      G06967753Courtesy of AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO., INC.
  9. Remove the screws, then remove the detachable console dampers (A).
    Fig 8: Identifying Detachable Console Dampers And Screws
    G06967754Courtesy of AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO., INC.
  10. Reassemble the detachable console in the reverse order of disassembly, and note these items:
    • If the clips are damaged or stress-whitened, replace them with new ones.
    • Push the clips, the hooks, and the projection into place securely.