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SC Model

NOTE:
  • Put on gloves to protect your hands.
  • Use the appropriate tool from the KTC trim tool set to avoid damage when prying components.
  • Take care not to scratch the center console, dashboard, and related parts.
  1. Push and pull the hook (A) of the beverage holder (B) up, then remove it.
    Fig 1: Identifying Hook Of Beverage Holder
    G05451006Courtesy of AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO., INC.
  2. Pull up on the parking brake lever fully.
  3. Remove the front trim mat (A). Pull the rear portion of the center console front trim (B) up to detach the clips (C) and hook (D), then pull it backward to release the clips (E) and remove it.
    Fig 2: Identifying Rear Portion Of Center Console Front Trim
    G05451007Courtesy of AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO., INC.
  4. Remove the center console rear trim (A).
    1. Open the armrest, and remove the bolt (B) from the bottom of the trim.
    2. Pull the right side portion of the trim up to release the hooks (C) and clips (D).
    3. Pull the left side portion of the trim up to detach the clips (E) and hooks by pulling the trim up by hand securely.
    4. Remove the trim away from the parking brake lever.
      Fig 3: Identifying Center Console Rear Trim And Clips
      G05451008Courtesy of AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO., INC.
  5. Disconnect the console accessory power socket connector (A) from the bottom of the center console. Remove the bolts (B, C).
    Fig 4: Identifying Console Accessory Power Socket Connector
    G05451009Courtesy of AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO., INC.
  6. Remove the console box mat (A) and bolts.
    Fig 5: Console Box Mat & Bolts With Torque Specifications
    G05451010Courtesy of AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO., INC.
  7. Lift up the rear of the console, and pull it backward to release the pins (A) and clips from the dashboard, then remove the center console (B).
    Fig 6: Identifying Center Console Pins & Clips
    G05451011Courtesy of AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO., INC.
  8. Remove the tray mat (A). Pull the rear portion of the center floor tray (B) up and backward to release the clips (C, D) and remove it from the subwoofer.
    Fig 7: Identifying Tray Mat
    G05451012Courtesy of AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO., INC.
  9. Install the console in the reverse order of removal, and note these items:
    • Check if the clips are damaged or stress-whitened, and if necessary, replace them with new ones.
    • Push the clips and hooks into place securely.
    • Make sure the console accessory power socket connector is plugged in properly.