How do you remove utility tray on 2011 Honda odyssey?

Answer 1

Here's the Utility Tray removal process:

Pull the tray out as far as it will go.

On the left and right side of the tray (between the tray and the enclosure) there are two projecting rails that the tray slides on. Beneath each rail there is a white nylon pad (at the back of the tray) that comes to rest against a projecting piece of black plastic (a "stop") that prevents the tray from sliding completely out.

With GENTLE pressure pulling on the tray, slide a narrow flat blade screwdriver between the black "stop" and the tray. Rest the blade of the screwdriver against the white nylon pad and GENTLY push the stop away from the tray until the white nylon pad slides just past the projection. You will have to allow the screwdriver to move with the tray.

Continue to GENTLY hold the tray open so the nylon pad does not slip back behind the stop and repeat the process on the other side of the tray.

You will need good lighting and will probably have to remove the console to have access and see what you are doing.

To replace the tray, first remove the obstructions from the enclosure, and then align the slide rails with the receiving slots on the enclosure; gently pushing the tray back into poisiton.

Remember, anything 1/2 thick or less can slide over the back of the tray and into the tray enclosure, so don't overload the tray.

Good luck and thanks to Honda for making this an unnecessarily complex process - east to install but difficult to remove for service. Hopefully they redisigned the tray so things can't slip over the back or sides.

It took longeer to type this than to remove the tray.