looking for clues to removing the in dash cup holder from a 2004 Honda 2004 Odyssey?

Answer 1

I don't remember the location of that cupholder but I do remember a few customers who lost id badges or credit cards behind the cupholder when they pushed the cupholder in. If its in the center of the dash below the heater controls it takes about 4 hours to get it out with instructions--you'll have to take it to a dealer to have that done.

if it is the a separate center instrument panel that is between the upper dash and the lower cd bucket then you can probably get it out yourself. (I think this is where it is) That center section has four screws that hold it in. One is in the upper right of the panel, and a second is on the lower right. You probably have to open the glove box door to see them.
the left side is also held in by two screws. you may have to take the under dash cover off from below the steering column to see the upper left one. It should be on the same horizontal line as the upper right one. The other left side screw is behind the door for the storage tray (?) in the center of that panel. I think the door opens for cd storage. again, I'm working off memory only, but I think the cup holder you're asking about is underneath that tray. anyway, the tourth screw is in the upper left hand corner of that cd storage tray compartment. with all four screws removed you should be able to slide that whole section out towards you. I don't remember if there are any electricals behind that. You may have some wire harness connectors behind that panel--if you feel resistance as you pull it forward then you'll have to disconnect those harness connectors.

hope that helps

Answer 2

You could call a dealership and ask them how to do that... or ou can just take a hammer and crack it to take it off. Depending if you want to put it back or not.

Answer 3

pull very hard