Dashboard

Dashboard Removal/Installation

Special Tools Required
KTC trim tool set SOJATP2014 *
* Available through the American Honda Tool and Equipment Program

SRS components are located in this area. Review the SRS component locations and the precautions and procedures before performing repairs or service.

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

1. Make sure you have the anti-theft codes for the radio and the navigation system, then write down the audio presets.
2. Disconnect the negative battery cable, and wait at least 3 minutes before beginning work.
3. Remove these items:
- Driver's seat
- Passenger's seat
- Center console rear section
- Driver's dashboard lower cover
- Glove box housing
- Kick panels, both sides
- A-pillar trim, both sides
- Steering column
- Shift lever base, A/T model




4. Detach the clips, then remove the rear vent duct (A).




5. Remove the clips, then pull back the carpet (A).
6. Remove the rear joint vent ducts (B) on both sides.




7. Disconnect the connector (A), and remove the bolts, then remove the bracket (B).
8. Remove the SRS unit.

Driver's side




9. From under the dash, disconnect the interior wire harness connectors (A), clutch switch connectors (B) (on M/T model), and brake switch connector (C), floor wire harness connectors (D), engine compartment wire harness connectors (E), and disconnect the dashboard wire harness connectors (F) from the under-dash fuse/relay box (G), then release the wire harness clips.

NOTE: Lift the white wire harness connector locks (I) before trying to remove the connectors from the fuse box.

Middle portion (shift lever portion)




10. Disconnect the parking brake switch connector (A), then release the wire harness clips (B), and if applicable. Using a T30 Torx bit, remove the ground bolt (C).
A/T models: Disconnect the park pin switch connector (D).

Center (passenger's side)




11. From under the dash, disconnect the ECM/PCM connector (A), antenna lead (B), engine wire harness connector (C) and NC subharness connector (D).
A/T models: Disconnect the shift lock solenoid connector (E).

Passenger's side




12. From under the dash, disconnect the passenger's door wire harness connectors (A), the three floor wire harness connectors (B) (with navigation system) or the one floor wire harness connector (without navigation system), stereo amplifier connectors (C), and ETC unit connector (D).
13. Detach all of the harness and connector clips.




14. Remove bolts, then remove the brake pedal support member (A).
15. Unbolt the parking brake handle assembly and the center console bracket. Do not disconnect the parking brake cable; move the assembly to the side of the shifter.




16. Remove the bolts (A), then remove the center bracket (B).




17. From outside the driver's door, remove the caps (A), then remove the bolts (B, C), and clips (D) and lift up on the dashboard (E) to release it from the guide pins (F, G).

NOTE: Before removing the dashboard, make sure all the harnesses have been disconnected.

18. Carefully remove the dashboard through the front door opening.

NOTE: Lay the dashboard on its front or back. Do not rest it on the lower console opening or you may damage it.

19. Install the dashboard in the reverse order of removal, and note these items:
- Reinstall the center bracket on the center frame, and slightly tighten the mounting bolts. Reinstall the dashboard on the body. After tightening the dashboard mounting bolts and nut, tighten the center bracket mounting bolts and center frame mounting bolts.
- Make sure the dashboard fits onto the guide pins correctly.
- Apply liquid thread lock to the bolts securing the center bracket and the dashboard before reinstallation.
- Before tightening the bolts, make sure the wire harnesses are not pinched.
- Make sure the connectors are plugged in properly, and the antenna lead and air hose are connected properly.
- Reconnect the negative cable to the battery.
- Enter the antitheft codes for the radio and the navigation system, then enter the audio presets.
- Set the clock.
- Check the parking brake adjustment, and adjust if necessary.
- Check for any DTCs that may have been set during repairs, and clear them.