Upper Dashboard Panel Removal/Installation
Special Tools Required
- KTC trim tool set SOJATP2014 *
- Trim pad remover, Snap-on A 177A or equivalent, commercially available
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:
- 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 bend or scratch the dashboard, and related parts.
- Remove these items:
- Center upper dashboard panel (see GLOVE BOX STRIKER REPLACEMENT )
- Right driver's dashboard panel (see PASSENGER'S DASHBOARD TRIM PANEL REMOVAL/INSTALLATION )
- Dashboard side trim, both sides (see DASHBOARD SIDE TRIM REMOVAL/INSTALLATION )
- Passenger's dashboard trim panel (see PASSENGER'S DASHBOARD TRIM PANEL REMOVAL/INSTALLATION )
- Center panel (see CENTER PANEL REMOVAL/INSTALLATION )
- Instrument panel (see CENTER PANEL TRIM REMOVAL/INSTALLATION )
- Gauge control module (see GAUGE CONTROL MODULE REPLACEMENT )
- Disconnect the front passenger's airbag 4P connector and three mounting nuts of the front passenger's airbag (see FRONT PASSENGER'S AIRBAG REPLACEMENT ).
- Remove the screws.
- Detach the clips along the front edge of the upper dashboard panel (A). Gently pull up the panel to release the hooks from the dashboard (B).
- If necessary, remove the front passenger's airbag from the upper dashboard panel (see step 5 under FRONT PASSENGER'S AIRBAG REPLACEMENT ).
- Install the panel in the reverse order of removal, and note these items:
- Check if the clips are damaged or stress-whitened, and if necessary, replace them with new ones.
- Push the clips into place securely.