Dashboard Removal / Installation

Dashboard Removal/Installation

Special Tools Required

- KTC Trim Tool Set SOJATP2014
*Available through the Honda Tool and Equipment Program, 888-424-6857

SRS components are located in this area. Review the SRS component locations Locations and the precautions and procedures Service and Repair before doing repairs or service.

NOTE:

- Put on gloves to protect your hands.
- Take care not to bend or scratch the dashboard or the related parts.
- Use the appropriate tool from the KTC trim tool set to avoid damage when removing components.
- Have an assistant help you when removing and installing the dashboard.

1. Do the 12 volt battery terminal disconnection procedure Procedures, then wait at least 3 minutes before beginning work.

2. Remove these items:

- Front pillar trims, both sides
- Side defogger vent trims, both sides Side Defogger Vent Trim Removal/Installation
- Gauge control module Service and Repair
- Driver's dashboard lower cover Driver's Dashboard Lower Cover Removal / Installation
- Humidity/in-car temperature sensor Service and Repair
- Upper pocket Dashboard Upper Pocket Removal / Installation
- Audio unit (without navigation) Audio Unit Removal / Installation
- Audio-navigation unit (with navigation) Audio-Navigation Unit Removal/Installation
- Dashboard center lower trim Dashboard Center Trim Removal / Installation
- Dashboard center lower cover Dashboard Center Lower Cover Removal / Installation
- Sunlight sensor Service and Repair
- Passenger's dashboard panel Passengers Dashboard Panel Removal / Installation
- Glove box Service and Repair
- Steering column Steering Column Removal/Installation

3. With navigation: Detach the harness clip (A) of the GPS antenna lead (B).






4. Remove the bolts (A) and the screws (B, C) securing the dashboard (D).






5. Lift up on the dashboard (A) to release it from the guide pins (B).





6. While holding the dashboard, detach the harness clips (C) of the sunlight sensor harness from the dashboard duct (D).

7. Carefully remove the dashboard through the door opening.

8. Install the dashboard in the reverse order of removal, and note these items:

- Push the harness clips into place securely.
- Make sure the wire harnesses are not pinched.
- Make sure the connectors are plugged in properly.
- Do the 12 volt battery terminal reconnection procedure Procedures.