Dashboard Removal/Installation

Special Tools Required

KTC trim tool set SOJATP2014 *

* Available through the American Honda Tool and Equipment Program; call 888-424-6857

SRS components are located in this area. Review the SRS component locations (see COMPONENT LOCATION INDEX ) and the precautions and procedures (see 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 remove and install the dashboard.
Take care not to scratch the dashboard, body, and other related parts.
Put on gloves to protect your hands.

Make sure you have the anti-theft code for the radio, and then write down the audio presets.
Disconnect the negative cable from the battery, and wait at least 3 minutes before beginning work.
Remove these items:
- Front console (see FRONT CONSOLE REMOVAL/INSTALLATION )
- Center lower cover (see CENTER LOWER COVER REMOVAL/INSTALLATION )
- Audio unit (see AUDIO UNIT REMOVAL )
- Steering column (see STEERING COLUMN REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION )
- Passenger's airbag (see PASSENGER'S AIRBAG REPLACEMENT )
- A-pillar trim, both sides (see TRIM REMOVAL/INSTALLATION - DOOR AREAS )
Disconnect the steering beam wire harness connectors (A), main wire harness connector (B), floor wire harness connector (C), water temperature sensor connector (D), mode motor connector (E), and air hose (if equipped) (F).

Fig 1: Disconnecting Wire Harness Connectors
Courtesy of AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO., INC.
Detach all of the harness and connector clips.
Remove the driver's pocket (G).
Remove the bolts (A) and screws (B), and lift up on the dashboard (C) to release it from the dashboard holders (body side) (D). Take care not to scratch the shift knob, seats, and interior parts.

Fig 2: Removing Dashboard And Torque Specifications
Courtesy of AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO., INC.
Carefully remove the dashboard through the door opening.
Install the dashboard in the reverse order of removal, and note these items:
- Make sure the dashboard fits onto the dashboard holders correctly.
- Before tightening the bolts, make sure the dashboard wire harness and steering beam wire harness are not pinched.
- Make sure the connectors are plugged in properly.
- Reconnect the negative cable to the battery.
- Enter the anti-theft code for the radio, then enter the audio presets.
- Reset the clock.
- Do the ECM idle learn procedure (see ECM IDLE LEARN PROCEDURE ).