04RedParchTL

Can someone please give me instructions on how to remove one or both of the storage bins below the radio and above the shifter in the center console?

To see what I am talking about go to, they are the small bins within the red circle that open up.

http://homepage.mac.com/maccallerid/storageBins.jpg

Thanks in advance.

Ron A

Here is a link which shows the bins, #10 and #11, and the components of the center console.
http://www.acuraparts247.com/sunnysi...All&vinsrch=no

The rear part of the center console has to come out, then the dashboard lower cover, then the glove box housing, and then the center console panel, which holds the bins, must be removed.

The instructions are contained in at least 4 different pages of the service manual, and I don’t believe it is an easy process.

If you are going to do things like this, I suggest you invest in the Service Manual. The prices and address for Helm, Inc, are in the back of the owners manual.

KawBoy

I guess you would have to remove the whole center console. I could not find anything specific for the storage on the service manual.

04RedParchTL

Thank you for the info.

DClarke

04RedParchTL -

I am curious about why you would want to remove the small storage doors fore of the shifter. Is it to be a permanent change?

I have a plan for installing a round analog clock in the upper door. After removing the door, I'll drill a hole in it the size of the body of the clock (but smaller than the diameter of the outer bezel). I'll replace the door so that it will still function as before, then insert the clock into the door.

So I am interested in finding out if you find an easy way to remove the doors. I've researched the service manual, and I agree with other posts: it appears that you will need to remove a LOT of console/dashboard material.

In the meantime: what is your purpose for the door removal?

DClarke

04RedParchTL

I wanted to mount the Passport Smart direct wire smart cord in one of the bins.

nick04tl

if its like the tsx all you do is pull on it and it pops out.

04RedParchTL

Well according to this: It looks like it is screwed in:
http://www.acuraparts247.com/sunnysi...All&vinsrch=no

DClarke

Thanks for the link to the console diagram. I used it to browse and order some other stuff I needed.

MisterLawyer

See if this helps:
http://www.acura-tl.com/forums/showthread.php?t=90964