1996-1998 ACURA 3.5 RL w/o GPS Part Number AC-55-96 Instructions

STEP 1. Begin by inserting the hook tool underneath the right rear corner of the black trim bezel that surrounds the shifter lever. Pull upward to release one (1) plastic clip. Perform this same action in the remaining three (3) corners on the bezel, releasing three (3) more plastic clips. Slide the bezel over the shifter knob and disconnect all wiring. Set the bezel aside. Remove the wood grain trim bezel that surrounds the shifter. This bezel also has the ashtray integrated into it. Insert your hook tool underneath the right rear corner of this bezel and pull upward to release right rear clip. Insert the hook tool underneath the left rear cor- ner of the bezel and pull upward to release left rear clip. There are two more clips holding the bezel in place located in front of the shifter just behind the ashtray. Insert your hook tool between the center console padding and the trim bezel on the right side of bezel. Pull upward to release clip. Perform this same action on the left side. Grasp the bezel and carefully pull it up and out and to the rear of the vehicle simultaneously. Disconnect all wiring and set the bezel aside. Locate two (2) 8mm hex head screws just below the radio. Remove these screws with your 8mm socket, driver and extension. Set the screws aside.
STEP 2. Remove the air duct above the climate control unit by inserting feeler gauge between the seam where the climate control and air duct meet. Apply upward pressure to locate four (4) clips. Carefully apply upward pressure on the right clip until you hear a click. Perform the same action on the remaining three clips, working to the left. Once the four bottom clips are loose grasp the air duct and carefully work loose the four (4) top clips. Hint: Air duct should pivot at the top releasing the four clips. Set the air duct aside. Locate and remove two (2) 8mm hex head screws holding radio/climate control in place. Set screws aside.
STEP 3. Grasp the radio/climate control module and lift it out of its cavity. Place it on a protective cloth on the center console. Do not disconnect the wiring. Using your Phillips screwdriver locate and remove two (2) Phillips screws on the side of the climate control. Place the Pro.Fit VSM® over these screw holes aligning the holes and a centering pin. Replace the factory screws and tighten. Install the phone holder onto the Pro.Fit VSM®.
STEP 4. Re-assemble the dash in reverse order securing all screws, wiring and clips.

Source