How To Remove Center Console Honda Accord In Order To Replace Gear Box Shifter or Hand Brake Lever

In this video, young mechanic Aiman will show you how to remove the center console unit on a 2004 Honda Accord (which is the same for all model DX LX EX 2.4L & 3.0L Engine years 2003, 2005, 2006 & 2007). Similar process applies to most Honda and Acura cars, SUVs and minivans such Element, Civic, CRV, Pilot and Odyssey.

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The removal of the center control unit and trim panel is necessary if you want to remove, replace, repair or re-install the manual hand brake lever and the gear shifter box assembly. We have a separate video for those and if you are interested please click on the link below:

1) To remove hand brake lever -    • How To Remove Hand Brake Lever Honda ...  
2) To remove gear shifter box assembly -    • How To Remove Gear Floor Shifter Asse...  

Installation should be the same as removal, except for it's in reverse.

This video should also help you in case you need to remove the lower center dash and middle compartment cigarette lighter / ashtray assembly, cup holder and the armrest.

Thanks for watching. We're taking apart our 2004 Honda Accord and we'll be making more auto repair videos in order to help you with your DIY do-it-yourself repair. Check those out on our channel.

Featured in this videos are several powered tools such as DeWalt Cordless Impact driver DCF877 & 899B, both brushless as well as our favorite Milwaukee M12 Cordless Ratchet.

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This video is presented to you by young mechanic Aiman-Imran Zulhilmi Anuar. Please be sure to watch other DIY auto repair videos on Aiman's EyeOnAiman youtube channel & facebook page.

Disclaimer of Liability (No Responsibility): Please exercise due diligence with information obtained from this video. The information contained in this video is for entertainment purposes and should only be treated as such. I shall not be held liable for any damage to vehicles, tools, equipment or person resulted therein. This channel assumes no liability for property damage or injury incurred. You will use such information at your own risk. Aiman recommends safe practices when working with power tools, automotive lifts, lifting tools, jack stands, electrical equipment, blunt instruments, chemicals, lubricants, or any other tools or equipment seen or implied in this video. Any injury, damage or loss resulted from using information in this video is the sole responsibility of the user and not EyeOnAiman.

Recording Date: September 11, 2018
Video URL:    • How To Remove Center Console Honda Ac...