Dashboard Replacement

Dashboard Replacement

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 scratch the dashboard, the body, or other related parts.
- Take care not to bend the brackets.
- Use the appropriate tool from the KTC trim tool set to avoid damage when removing components.

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

2. Remove these items from the dashboard area:

- A-pillar trim, both sides
- Kick panel, both sides
- Center panel Dashboard Center Panel Removal/Installation
- Instrument panel Instrument Panel Removal/Installation
- Driver's dashboard lower cover Driver's Dashboard Lower Cover Removal/Installation
- Center upper panel Dashboard Center Upper Panel Removal/Installation
- Dashboard center pocket Dashboard Center Pocket Removal/Installation
- Passenger's dashboard trim Passenger's Dashboard Trim Removal/Installation
- Passenger's tray Interior Moulding / Trim
- Glove box Service and Repair
- Glove box striker Service and Repair
- Passenger's dashboard undercover Passenger's Dashboard Undercover Removal/Installation
- Center console Center Console Removal/Installation
- Gauge control module Service and Repair
- Audio-HVAC control unit Audio Unit Removal/Installation
- Without navigation system: Audio-HVAC display unit Audio-HVAC Display Unit Removal/Installation
- With navigation system: Display unit Service and Repair
- Sunlight sensor Service and Repair
- Steering column Steering Column Removal/Installation
- Front passenger's airbag Front Passenger's Airbag Replacement
- GPS antenna Service and Repair
- Remove the TPMS control unit Service and Repair.
- Remove the tweeters (if equipped) Speaker Test/Replacement.

3. Remove the parking brake lever bracket mounting screws, then lower the lever (A).






4. From the front of the dashboard, detach the harness clip (A).






5. Detach the harness clips (A) from the center portion of the dashboard.






6. Remove the bolts securing the dashboard (A).






7. With an assistant holding the dashboard (A) up, detach the dashboard wire harness clips (B) from the right side of the dashboard duct, then carefully remove the dashboard through the front door opening.






Dashboard duct removal

8. If necessary, from the back of the dashboard (A), remove the screws, then remove the dashboard duct (B) from the dashboard.






Dashboard defroster duct removal

9. If necessary, from the back of the dashboard (A), remove the screws, then remove the dashboard defroster duct (B) from the dashboard.






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

- Before tightening the screws, make sure the dashboard wire harness is not pinched.
- Make sure the dashboard fits onto the guide pins correctly.
- Replace the passenger's airbag mounting bolts and nuts with new ones.
- Make sure the connectors are plugged in properly.
- Do the battery terminal reconnection procedure Procedures.
- Check for any DTCs that may have been set during repairs, and clear them.