Dashboard

Dashboard Replacement

Special Tools Required
KTC trim tool set 50JATP2014 *
* 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 doing 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 radio presets.
2. Disconnect the negative cable from the battery, and wait at least 3 minutes before beginning work.
3. Remove these items:
- Driver's switch panel
- Instrument fascia
- Driver's vent panel
- Passenger's vent panel
- Center console
- Driver's dashboard lower cover
- Glove box
- Center trim, both sides
- Utility pocket assembly
- Gauge control module
- Audio-HVAC-control
- Center speaker trim
- Sunlight sensor
- In-car temperature sensor
- A-pillar trim, both sides
- Steering column
- Select lever bracket

Passenger's side




4. Remove the screw, then remove the passenger's joint duct (A).




5. Disconnect and detach the passenger's airbag connector (A), from the steering hanger beam, and detach the steering hanger beam wire harness clip (B). Remove the passenger's airbag mounting nuts.

Center




6. Disconnect the RF unit connector (A) and detach the harness clip (B) from the unit bracket (C). Tie a string to the sunlight sensor harness connector (D), then pull the connector out through the hole (E) in the dashboard. Remove the bolts, then remove the RF unit (F).




7. From the front of the dashboard, remove the screws (A) and bolts (B, C) securing the dashboard steering hanger beam (D).
8. Lift up on the dashboard (A) to release it from the guide pins (B), then 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.

9. Install the dashboard in the reverse order of removal, and note these items:
- Make sure the dashboard fits onto the guide pins correctly.
- Before tightening the bolts, make sure the wire harnesses are not pinched.
- Make sure the connectors are plugged in properly.
- Reconnect the negative cable to the battery.
- Enter the anti-theft codes for the radio and the navigation system, then enter the radio presets.
- Check for any DTCs that may have been set during repairs, and clear them.
- Reset the power window control unit
- Do the steering column position memorization