Dashboard Upper Panel Removal / Installation

Dashboard Upper Panel 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 upper panel.

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
- 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
- Passenger's dashboard panel Passengers Dashboard Panel Removal / Installation
- Glove box Service and Repair

3. With navigation: Remove the screws securing the GPS antenna bracket (A).





4. If the front passenger's airbag has deployed, disconnect the front passenger's airbag 4P connector, and remove the bolts securing the front passenger's airbag Front Passenger's Airbag Replacement.

5. If the front passenger's airbag has not deployed, remove the front passenger's airbag Front Passenger's Airbag Replacement.

6. Remove the bolts (A) and the screws (B, C).






7. Pull out the dashboard upper panel (A) to detach the clips, then remove it.






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

- If the clips are damaged or stress-whitened, replace them with new ones.
- Push the 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.