Dashboard Replacement

Dashboard Replacement

Special Tools Required

- KTC Trim Tool Set SOJATP2014
*Available through the Acura 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:

- 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.
- Take care not to scratch the dashboard, the body, or the related parts.
- Put on gloves to protect your hands.

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

2. Remove these items:

- A-pillar trims, both sides
- Center console Center Console Removal / Installation
- Utility pocket housing Utility Pocket Housing Removal / Installation
- Driver's switch panel Dashboard Driver's Switch Panel Removal / Installation
- Driver's dashboard lower cover Driver's Dashboard Lower Cover Removal / Installation
- Driver's vent panel Driver's Vent Panel Removal/Installation
- Passenger's vent panel Passenger's Vent Panel Removal/Installation
- Glove box Glove Box Removal / Installation
- Shift lever A/T Shift Lever Removal
- Steering column Steering Column Removal/Installation
- Sunlight sensor Service and Repair
- In-car temperature sensor Service and Repair
- Gauge control module Service and Repair
- Audio unit Audio Unit Removal / Installation
- Audio-HVAC subdisplay unit Audio-HVAC Subdisplay Unit Removal/Installation
- Navigation display unit Service and Repair

Passenger's side

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






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






Center

5. 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 out the connector through the hole (E) in the dashboard. Remove the bolts, then remove the RF unit (F).






6. From front of the dashboard, remove the screws (A) and the bolts (B, C) securing the dashboard/steering hanger beam (D).






7. 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: Do not rest the dashboard on its lower console opening, or it may be damaged. Lay the dashboard on its front or back.





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

- Make sure the dashboard fits onto the guide pins correctly.
- Make sure the wire harnesses are not pinched before tightening the bolts.
- Make sure each connector is plugged in properly.
- Do the battery terminal reconnection procedure.
- If necessary, adjust the shift cable Adjustments.
- Check for any DTCs that may have been set during repairs, and clear them.
- Do the steering column position memorization Programming and Relearning.