Consoles Acura TSX I

Center Console Removal/Installation

Special Tools Required

KTC trim tool set SOJATP2014 *

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

Note. Use the appropriate tool from the KTC trim tool set to avoid damage when prying components. Take care not to scratch the front seat, dashboard, and related parts.

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1. M/T model: Loosen the locknut (A) to remove the shift knob (B).
2. Starting towards the front of the vehicle detach the clips by pulling the center console panel (A) up. If equipped, disconnect the seat heater switch connectors (B).
3. Remove the center upper pocket (A). Open the lid, then pull on the lower edge of the pocket to detach the clips. Do not pull on the lid while removing the center upper pocket. When the pocket is loose, close the lid and remove it. Disconnect the pocket light bulb socket (B) and detach the harness clip (C).
4. Remove the screws, disconnect the front accessory power socket connector (A) and detach the harness clip (B), then remove the center lower pocket (C).
5. Open the console box lid (A), then remove the console mat (B) and screws (C, D).
6. Remove the center console (A). Disconnect the rear accessory power socket connector (B), auxiliary jack assembly unit connector (C), and detach the clip (D). Pull up the rear portion of the console to release the hooks (E), then remove the console.
7. Install the console in the reverse order of removal, and check if the clips are damaged or stress-whitened, and if necessary, replace them with new ones.

Center Console Armrest Disassembly/Reassembly

Note. When prying with a flat-tip screwdriver, wrap it with protective tape to prevent damage. Take care not to scratch armrest.

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1. Remove the center console armrest (see step 2 ).
2. Remove the screws, then remove the armrest hinge (A) and the console tray (B) as an assembly.
3. Slide the console armrest forward fully.
4. Insert a large flat-tip screwdriver wrapped with protective tape into the center of the gap between the console armrest (A) and the console armrest base (B), and gently push it straight down until both the inside hooks (C) of the console armrest come off the stop portions (D) of the console base. NOTE: Apply protective tape (E) to the ridge on the inside of the armrest to prevent scratching.
5. Slightly slide the console armrest forward to get the inside hooks over the stop portions, then remove the flat-tip screwdriver from the gap.
6. Remove the console armrest (A) from the guide rails of the console armrest base (B).
7. Remove the screws, then remove the slide bracket (A).
8. Separate the console armrest upper base (A) from the lower base (B). Remove the screws, then remove the armrest lock (C) and the tray lock (D) from the upper base.
9. Reassemble the console armrest in the reverse order of disassembly.

Center Console Rear Cover Replacement

Note. Take care not to scratch the center console.

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1. Remove the center console (see «CENTER CONSOLE REMOVAL/INSTALLATION»(/acura/tsx/i-2003-2008/remont/exteriorinterior-trim/#consoles__center-console-removalinstallation) ).
2. Open the armrest (A) and remove the hinge mounting screws, then remove the armrest.
3. Remove the screws (A) and detach the clips (B), then remove the center console rear cover (C).
4. Install the cover the reverse order of removal.

See also:
• CENTER CONSOLE REMOVAL/INSTALLATION