F-051: DIY How to remove Center Dash Console (Video)

Hi AZine community, I know there's already a lot of information on how to remove the center Dash console on AZine, but I shot this last summer and I wanted to share some with you guys.

I hope this will help people on how to customize their 3rd Gen TL.

NOTE: You won't see any video of me removing any screws (except for center Stereo/Front console). Like I said there's a lot of info about that on AZine, you can check this DIY to complete this write up. Thanks! --> https://acurazine.com/forums/3g-tl-performance-parts-modifications-112/comptech-short-shifter-install-pics-3g-garage-086-a-590326/

Step 1 - Removing Aluminum trim
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2DvrXZY8RXA

Step 2 - Removing COVER ASSY., INSTRUMENT DRIVER

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Pf7ERvg5cNk

Step 3 - Removing Side Console Cover (driver side)

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=U1T0MTe2RN0

Step 4 - Removing Glove Box

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NDY4Qa0YziQ

Step 5 - Removing Glove Box (2)

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NNIv6LK73RI

Step 6 - Removing Side Console Cover (passenger side)

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XuLJg9wt1q0

Step 7 - Removing Center Arm Rest

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Po01kYahobY

Step 8 - Removing Shifter and Compartments

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=a51eX05bTVQ

Step 9 - Removing Console's Center Venter

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sFClSthh88c

Step 10 - Removing Radio & Front Console (Unscrew 4 bold - You can also use a STAR screw driver here)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hBMvc46p5Kw

Step 11 - Unplug radio & Front Console ( Remember, if you unplug your radio, you will need the RADIO CODE)

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=T5EjT-5yAPs

Thats about it. I know there's not much details, but I guess everybody gets the point!

 

sweet music

and yeah, good vids too! lol

 

wow. you have to take all that apart just to remove the radio??

good step by step by the way.

 

damn thanks.

 

If you wanna do something clean and not brake/scratch anything YEAH!

Thanks!

 

Any way we can add this to the garage?

 

Excellent series of videos. Thanks for sharing.

 

nice vids.thanks.

 

fabulous idea of a thread, thanks. Subscribed!

 

I've been putting off the change of a bulb in the seat heater switch because I wasn't sure how to get the console apart. The timing of your video and the effort put forth in creating such should make the job much easier .

With great appreciation

Bob
Pickering, ON

 

Im glad it helped at least one person

 

I need to change a bulb in the seat heater switch, too. thanks for posting this

 

Hey I of course damaged slightly the passenger side aluminum trim (seen in video 6, called passenger side console cover).

Where can I get a replacement for this? I've searched ebay, etc, and I'm not getting the right matches. I know I can contact local junk yards, does anyone know what this thing is really called?

Mike

 

Here:

Part#: 77293-SEP-A02ZA
NAME: GARNISH ASSY., FR. PASSENGER CONSOLE (real metal)

Here's the link you could find want you wanted
ACURAOEMPARTS

 

Garage lol

 

VmtSquad,

you are my HERO!

I spent so much time trying to figure out how to remove the dash parts to install an iPod adapter. There are so many guides on AcuraZine which are helpful, but nothing is like a youtube video - to show where to push and pull, and in which directions.

I know almost nothing about cars and I could use all the help I could get!

 

I need to get the gauge cluster apart to replace a bulb. Any tips on that? I didn't see any easy way to get in there. (I need the tach cluster out, not sure if they are all connected)

 

Thank you! I've been lurking the forums for a while but I registered finally just to post that

I've been planning to buy a 3g TL, but ones with NAVI and the Dynamic package are so rare in Canada. The only reason I wanted the navi was because the regular display seemed to have too much space and too little text.

I remember seeing the tutorial on how to move the radio/climate display down and installing a carputer in the space, but I was always weary on whether I'd have the guts to go in and take apart the centre console on a more pricey car. The wiring made sense, and I've ripped apart the centre console on my previous cars, but they were all rusting beaters so I didn't care about breaking tabs and screws on them anyways.

Now I have no worries buying a TL with no navi since I wont be as nervous ripping apart the console to do the installation.

 

This is exactly what I need thanks.

 

Gauge cluster, thats an easy one. I'll try to shoot a video this week for you!!

 

Thanks for the replies always good to know it's helping!!!

Any way we could get this in the 3rd Gen GARAGE?

 

Bravo! I installed an Ipod adapter last month and that metalic trim piece was a pain for me because I was worried about tweaking it. The other panels were pretty easy for me otherwise.

I would have been much faster if I had seen these videos. The factory manual was OK but very vague in removing those trim pieces.

 

Wow that would be great, I was just hoping for a couple lines of helpful text but video would rock.

 

If I was only trying to access (and unplug) the plug/harness behind the factory radio/cd changer, would I be able to do that after step 3 or would I have to go through the whole process of pulling out the unit?

Thanks

 

I was able to get to that harness without removing anything. It was a tight fit, but I got it.

 

If you got small hands its doable ...but that's not the way I work!

 

thank you

 

Great DIY...Note: I've been sucessful at getting the radio out multiple times (don't ask) without taking out either the glove box or the side panels. Just the side trims...6 screws and unplugging things...Takes me under 5 min. at this point.

 

Yes I'm also doing this since day 1, but for a clean removal and for people who are not use to do those things, it's better to remove the glove box

 

True...good point.

 

forgot to say thanks for the comment

 

anytime man...anytime!

 

I realized I never replied on this one. To remove the gauge cluster bezel, simply grab the midle parts with your both hands and pull toward you. You'll see some movement and then you'll be able to determine where the clips are....don't worry you'll never brake anything !!!

Hope its not to late lol

 

big help..now I need the rest of the video to remove dash..lol

 

i love you for this thanks a lot

 

Awesome! Looks easy enough.

 

Thanks for the help! I could use this in the future...

 

I cant get those videos to play. =(

 

^^Which browser are you using? Are you able to watch other videos on youtube??

 

this is going to help me a lot there is this rattling sound from the two pocket thingys that has been bothering me since forever, thats one down 2 rattling sounds to go.