Not sure if this is in the correct forum.

Instead of taking a screw driver wrapped in tape and trying to pop the center console out by prying from just behind the e-brake, I took a pocket screw driver, the real thin ones, and wedged it between the top of the console and the sides and just pryed on it a little and just worked my way up towards the front of the console. No marks/gouges and it didn't take much pressure so less chance of braking things.
Just suggesting it if anybody is uncomfortable with removing it the other way.

 

Pictures Please?

 

i'll try to get some up but i can't until after work. Basically, if your looking down at the top to the center console (straight down into the cup holders) you will wedge the pocket flat head screwdriver in between the smooth flat top cover and the textured side of the cener console. like right in that small crack where the 2 pieces meet.

 

after you remove it once you should be able to just use your hands from the front. Or do what I did which was leave one of the clips off in the front, it wont rattle because it fits tight around the edges, but makes it easy for me to gain access if I need to.

 

pics???

 

i did the same thing and i actually indented the bottom of the console with the flathead. less chance of damage if you pop the back clips out and start pulling upwards from the front towards the middle.

 

Exactly. Especially in an area that visible, it's always better to use tape-covered tools, or, no tools at all if possible.

If you were to put a scratch on that center console, you'd see it every day, and it'd be a good reminder not to do that kind of thing again.

 

(I always wanted to post this )

 

i just got mine out today but i'm having trouble removing the ashtray pocket
how does it come out?

 

The (not an) ashtray pocket is held in place by four screws - two on the top and two on the bottom.

On removing the center console, I used the rubber-coated handles on a set of pliers and inserted it near the back of the emergency brake and that worked very well.

 

where are the top screws? i only see 2 at the bottom

 

They're a little farther away from the compartment.. just follow the plastic surface and you should see them - if I remember correctly, they are positioned such that they're almost vertical.

I'm assuming you've removed the storage bin just above the not-an-ashtray compartment? If not, just put your hands in there and give it a good tug and it should snap loose.. disconnect the bulb and set that bin aside and that should reveal the screws you're looking for.

FWIW, when I pulled out the whole center console (containing the storage bin and armrest), the front most screws were hidden below some plastic in such a way that reaching in there would be difficult unless you have really small hands.

 

thank you

someone had explained it to me but maybe i got confused or the way he wrote it was misleading.
i thought you had to remove the 2 bottom screws, take the ashtray thing out
and then 2 more screws to take the pocket out

so basically i took out a lot more stuff than i needed for nothing
the stupid bulb in the pocket goes on and off randomly
do part stores sell these bulbs or is it acura only?

 

#74 bulb. Buy it anywhere.

 

#74 base was slightly bigger but i forced it in