Dashboard Center Panel Removal/Installation

Dashboard Center Panel Removal/Installation

Special Tools Required

- KTC Trim Tool Set SOJATP2014
*Available through the Acura Tool and Equipment Program, 888-424-6857

NOTE:

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

1. Remove the center upper panel Dashboard Center Upper Panel Removal/Installation.

2. Pull out the dashboard center panel (A) to detach the clips (B, C, D) and to release the hooks (E) (with navigation), then remove the panel.

With navigation





Without navigation





3. Disconnect the hazard warning switch/passenger's airbag off indicator connector (F), and on the models without navigation, center information display connector (G).

Without navigation

4. Remove the center information display from the dashboard center panel Electrical Compass Center Information Display Input Test.

5. If necessary, peel three pieces of adhesive tape (A, B), then remove the tray mat (C), from the center tray (D).










6. If necessary, remove the screws securing the center tray (A), then separate it from the dashboard center panel (B) by detaching the clips.





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

- If the removed tray mat is to be reinstalled, remove all of old adhesive tape from the mat, and clean the back of the mat with isopropyl alcohol where the three pieces of new adhesive tape are to be attached. Attach the tray mat to the center tray with commercially available adhesive tape.
- Make sure all connectors are plugged in properly.
- If the clips are damaged or stress-whitened, replace them with new ones.
- Make sure the tabs located between the bottom clips line up with the slots in the dashboard correctly.
- Push the clips and the hooks into place securely.