Center Console Box Replacement

Special Tools Required

KTC Trim Tool Set SOJATP2014*

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

NOTE:

Take care not to scratch the center 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 beverage holder and passenger's console panel as an assembly (see CENTER CONSOLE BEVERAGE HOLDER REPLACEMENT ).
Remove the screw (A), and detach the clips (B, C) by pulling the driver's console panel (D) back, then remove if from the console frame (E).

Fig 1: Identifying Driver's Console Panel, Console Frame Screw And Clips
Courtesy of AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO., INC.
Remove the HandsFreeLink control unit (see HANDSFREELINK CONTROL UNIT REMOVAL/INSTALLATION ).
Remove the screws, disconnect the auxiliary jack connector, the USB adapter cable connector (with navigation) and the AC power outlet connector (with rear entertainment) (A), then remove the center console box (B) from the console frame (C).

Fig 2: Identifying AC Power Outlet Connector, Center Console Box And Console Frame
Courtesy of AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO., INC.
Install the box in the reverse order of removal, and note these items:
- Make sure the auxiliary jack connector, the USB adapter cable connector and the AC power outlet connector is plugged in properly.
- If the clips are damaged or stress-whitened, replace them with new ones.
- Push the clips into place securely.