How to remove the back part of the center console

2005 HONDA HRV
60,000 MILES • 1.6L • 4 CYL • 4WD • AUTOMATIC
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GYENIKO
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I need to remove the back part of the center console, because I want to install an armrest between the front seats. There are 2 screws on both sides of the back part of the console, I did remove them. The front and the back parts of the center console are somehow connected to each other, but how? I do not see any more screws...
Jul 31, 2020 at 8:41 AM
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JACOBANDNICKOLAS
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Hi,

The HRV wasn't offered in the US in 2005, so I have very little technical information on it. What I did was look up a 2005 CRV which is the closest thing I have. I attached several pics below of the console and how it's removed. It shows where the fasteners are located.

Take a look and see if it helps.

Let me know.

Joe
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Jul 31, 2020 at 9:48 PM
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GYENIKO
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Dear Joe, thanks for the answer! Unfortunately, the HR-V's center console is very different from CR-V's (I had a CR-V previously). There must be a hidden (I mean inside the console so it is not visible) patent or fixing between the front and back elements of the console, I think I could touch it with my finger thru the whole of the fog light switch, but do not know how to make it released.
Aug 1, 2020 at 12:33 AM
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JACOBANDNICKOLAS
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Are there any plugs that you may have missed that have a screw under them? They blend in really well and are easy to miss.

Joe
Aug 1, 2020 at 10:23 PM
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GYENIKO
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No, there are no any screws, but I figured out for now! There are 3 clips connect the back part to the front part. I attach a photo, I marked the back part with red and with "graphite" the 3 clips.
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Aug 1, 2020 at 11:10 PM
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GYENIKO
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Now I see, my marks disappeared from the photo?
Aug 1, 2020 at 11:12 PM
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JACOBANDNICKOLAS
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Hi.

I'm glad to hear you got it figured out. Let me know if you have questions in the future, Hopefully, I'll be able to help better. LOL

Take care,
Joe
Aug 2, 2020 at 12:35 AM
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