Console Panel/Rear Console; Removal '96-98 Models - Acura 3.5 RL Manual

Console Panel/Rear Console

Removal — '96 - 98 Models
CAUTION: When prying with a flat-tip screwdriver, wrap it with protective tape to prevent damage.
NOTE: Take care not to scratch the console panel, rear console, front seat, and related parts.
Disassemble in numbered sequence.
Bolt, screw locations
6
x 1.0 mm
9.8 N-m (1.0 kgf-m,
7.2 Ibf-ft)
A/T GEAR POSITION
INDICATOR TRIM
Disconnect the seat
heater switch connectors
and indicator light bulb
socket.
HOOKS
CONSOLE PANEL
Disconnect the
cigarette lighter
connector.
CIGARETTE
LIGHTER
CONNECTOR
HOOK
Installation is the reverse of the removal procedure.
NOTE:
If necessary, replace any damaged clips.
Make sure the wire harnesses are not pinched.
Make sure the connectors and bulb socket are connected properly.
Clip locations
SEAT HEATER
SWITCH
(driver's)
SEAT HEATER
SWITCH
(passenger's)
CONNECTORS
INDICATOR LIGHT
BULB SOCKET
BEVERAGE
HOLDER
HOOKS
REAR
CONSOLE
REAR HEATER
COVER