Acura TSX / Honda Accord CL. Manual — part 848

CENTER CONSOLE

Removal & Installation

1. 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). See Fig. 14 .

2. Remove the center upper pocket (A):

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Open the lid. Pull at the lower edge the case portion of the pocket back by hand to detach the clips.
Do not pull the lid portion while removing the center upper pocket. When it is loose, close the lid
and remove it. See

Fig. 15

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Disconnect the pocket light bulb socket (B) and detach the harness clips (B).

3. Remove the screws, disconnect the front accessory power socket connector (A) and detach the harness

clip (B). Remove the center lower pocket (C). See Fig. 16 .

4. Open the console box lid (A). Remove the console mat (B) and screws (C, D). See Fig. 17 .

5. Remove the center console (A). See Fig. 18 .

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Disconnect the rear accessory power socket connector (B), and detach the clip (C).

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Pull up the rear portion of the console up to release the hooks (E), and remove it.

6. Install the console in the reverse order of removal, and replace any damaged clips.

NOTE:

Use the appropriate tool from the KTC Trim Tool Set (SOJATP2014) to avoid
damage when prying components. Take care not to scratch the front seat,
dashboard, and related parts.

2004 Acura TSX

2004 AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSIONS Servicing - TSX

Fig. 14: Disconnecting Seat Heater Switch
Courtesy of AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO., INC.

2004 Acura TSX

2004 AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSIONS Servicing - TSX

Fig. 15: Removing Center Upper Pocket
Courtesy of AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO., INC.

2004 Acura TSX

2004 AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSIONS Servicing - TSX

Fig. 16: Removing Center Lower Pocket
Courtesy of AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO., INC.

2004 Acura TSX

2004 AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSIONS Servicing - TSX