I have an '02. The rear corners of my center console do not clip in. I found Honda released this TSB for 02-03 S2ks - the solution is to trim the leather under the center console so the clips can make contact. I did this and I still can't get the armrest to clip in all the way.

Could I be missing a part? I noticed the next set of clips (near the cupholder) have a metal part, whereas the rear clips on mine do not.

 

Yeah, you're missing the clips that hold the rear corners down. You can get them at any auto parts store, just take one of the next clips you mentioned in for reference.

 

mine is doing the same thing, I should take a closer look and see what mine is doing under there. Thanks for posting.

 

Going by this parts diagram is it part 18 or 19? There's also two parts listed as "18" with different part numbers.

Ref #: 018Honda Part: clip, garnish
Part Number: 90610-S1F-003
Standard Qty.: 003
Mfg. Origin: 'JPN'
Emission Types:
KA - US - 49 State Spec
$3.64

Ref #: 018Honda Part: clip, garnish (kato)
Part Number: 90610-SR3-003
Standard Qty.: 003
Mfg. Origin: 'JPN'
Emission Types:
KA - US - 49 State Spec
$3.78

Ref #: 019Honda Part: clip, pillar garnish
Part Number: 90611-SM4-013
Standard Qty.: 001
Mfg. Origin: 'JPN'
Emission Types:
KA - US - 49 State Spec
$3.09

 

I still haven't figured this out. The rear clips are intact, as are the "holes" on the bottom of the secret compartment that accept the clips. The rear clips are built in to the console, so they can't be replaced without replacing the whole console lid.