Just got my JDM roof storage console installed. The installation was easier than I expected. I would like to share the installation procedures for anyone who would like to get this part in the future.

Necessary tools:
-philips head screw driver
-small flat head screw driver
-cutter
-scissors

The kit comes with :
-roof storage console x 1
-cushioning foam x 3
-bolts x 5
-long bracket x 1
-small rectangular bracket x 1
-template x 1
-lid stopper x 1

Step 1 :
Remove the cover underneath rear view mirror then use the philips head screw driver to unscrew the rear view mirror.

Step 2 :
Remove the room light lens cover then use philips head screw driver to unbolt the room light unit then unplug room light.

Step 3 :
Use the scissors to cut the template which supplied with the JDM roof storage console then tape it on to the head liner. Check out the pic below.



Step 4 :
Use the cutter start to cut the hole on the template. The liner is made out of foam material and it makes it very easy to cut. Then after you cut it, remove the foam inside the liner between the big square hole to the place where the rear view mirror bolt hole.



Step 5:
Slide in the long square mounting plate from the area where the room light sits until you see it sits under the hole of the rear view mirror. After you slide in the backet, you will see the hols on the mounting plate align to holes which holds the room light and the holes location for the rear view mirror.


Step 6 :
Bolt the rectangular metal piece (comes with the roof storage console) on to the smaller rectangular hole close to the roof lamp location.

Step 7 :
Install the rear view mirror and the room light assy back on. Make sure all the holes align before you do it. Then you may put the cover for the rear view mirror and room light back on.

Step 8 :
Now, you will need to put the new cushion foam which supplied with this kit inside the liner, the parts between the rear view mirror and the big cut out for cushioning.

Step 9 :
Slide the roof console on to the long bracket of the top, you may need to gently push the liner to do so. Use the screws which supplied with this kit to bolt the rear part of the console with the lid stopper.



It's DONE

The total procedure took me 30 mins. Hope this will help for the ones who wanted this part in the future.


Thanks
Ben

 

OMG BEN!! we need more pix of this thing! i saw it on ur website and i love it to death. I am definintelly considering buyin one of these units. thnx man!.

how does it hold up. does it move around? any noise u hear from it? btw what does it store?

 

Sweeeet! Please post pics of the console doors open, too. Thanks!

 

wow very nice thanks for the write up now u need to write up for the map light I want to see how it looks like too..........

 

That is sweet, I definitely want to get that! The Fit has so much headroom, and that space in the middle is so wasted... thanks for the instructions Ben, I think I'm going to get that next

 

 

Ben, what's the distance between the mirror cover and the edge of the console?

Also approx how much room between the headliner and the roof at the closest front edge of the console? I'll be installing a different map light than the JDM Fit.

Any left in stock?

 

I will try to take more pics and have them posted later on this afternoon. The console sits VERY tght and it doesn't move at all.

Eric,

The distance is 94mm. I have been searching for the holes where can mount the map lights but I can't find them.

 

damn! the map lights with homelink I'll be installing are 90mm.

 

My storage console is on the way! Thanks Ben!

 

If you have the JDM ones, there should be enought room for it but about the place where you bolt it..... I can find the holes where you can attach it.

 

I'll be using 1999 Acura CL map lights with the integrated Homelink. There won't be much roof liner left in that area once everything is installed.

 

What about this light?

http://hectorshardware.com/516805.html

It even comes with an ON/OFF pull string

Once I have the liner cut up I'm going to see how else I can run some wires to put some led lights elsewhere Not that I need a map light, I have a navigation device already

 

r u gonna carry the JDM map light for the FIT Ben??

 

No point, the map light is the same as the Element and RSX.

 

really?? I dont think they look the same???

 

Looked identical to the one in my friends 2002 RSX-S.

 

https://www.fitfreak.net/forums/show...hlight=element

Link to a picture of the Element maps lights.

And I have a roof console being shipped soon too!

 

nice thanks for the info I guess I can order the RSX, accord ect... they r the same rite?? hahaha

 

Hmmmmm....the CL homelink one looks very appealing....