Dashboard Replacement
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 doing repairs or service.
NOTE:
- Have an assistant help you when removing and installing the dashboard.
- Put on gloves to protect your hands.
- Use the appropriate tool from the KTC trim tool set to avoid damage when prying components.
- Take care not to scratch the dashboard, and related parts.
- Do the battery terminal disconnection procedure (see DISCONNECTION ,and wait at least 3 minutes before beginning work.
- Remove these items:
- Front seats, both sides (see FRONT SEAT REMOVAL/INSTALLATION )
- Center console (see CENTER CONSOLE REMOVAL/INSTALLATION )
- Steering column (see STEERING COLUMN REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION )
- Driver's switch panel (see DRIVER'S DASHBOARD UNDERCOVER REMOVAL/INSTALLATION )
- Upper dashboard panel (see UPPER DASHBOARD PANEL REMOVAL/INSTALLATION )
- Center panel (see CENTER PANEL REMOVAL/INSTALLATION )
- Glove box (see GLOVE BOX REMOVAL/INSTALLATION )
- Driver's dashboard undercover (see DRIVER'S DASHBOARD UNDERCOVER REMOVAL/INSTALLATION )
- Passenger's dashboard undercover (see DASHBOARD SIDE VENT REMOVAL/INSTALLATION )
- Gauge control module (see GAUGE CONTROL MODULE REPLACEMENT )
- Audio unit (see AUDIO UNIT REMOVAL/INSTALLATION )
- Navigation display unit, with navigation system (see NAVIGATION DISPLAY UNIT REMOVAL/INSTALLATION )
- Audio-HVAC display unit, without navigation system (see AUDIO-HVAC SUBDISPLAY UNIT REMOVAL/INSTALLATION )
- Front center speaker (see SPEAKER TEST/REPLACEMENT )
- Audio-HVAC subdisplay unit, with navigation system (see AUDIO-HVAC SUBDISPLAY UNIT REMOVAL/INSTALLATION )
- Sunlight sensor (see SUNLIGHT SENSOR TEST )
- In-car temperature sensor (see IN-CAR TEMPERATURE SENSOR TEST )
- A-pillar trim, both sides (see TRIM REMOVAL/INSTALLATION - PILLAR AREAS )
- Kick panel, both sides (see step 4 underFRONT DOOR SILL AREA )
Driver's side
- Using a KTC trim tool, pry up on the front bottom edge of the dashboard side lid (A) to release the clips. Gently pull out to release the hooks (B), then remove the lid. Repeat on the other side of the dashboard.
- Remove the screws, then remove the GPS antenna bracket (A) (with navigation system), then push the antenna out through the hole in the dashboard.
Center
- Detach the wire harness clip (A) from the center upper dashboard panel opening.
- Detach the wire harness clips (A) from center panel opening.
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Passenger's side
- Disconnect the antenna 2P connector (A), and detach the wire harness clips (B) from the glove box opening.
- Carefully pry the glove box light (C) from the inside of the dashboard, and detach the wire harness clips (D).
- From the front of the dashboard (A), remove the screws (B) and bolts (C).
- 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.
- 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 audio system and the navigation system (if equipped).
- Set the clock (on vehicles without navigation).
- Check for any DTCs that may have been set during repairs, and clear them.