Gauge Assembly Replacement

NOTE: If the IMA battery level gauge (BAT) indicates zero in the following cases:

When the battery is removed
When the gauge assembly is removed
When the No. 16 (30 A) fuse in the under-hood fuse/relay box or No. 18 (7.5 A) fuse in the under-dash fuse/relay box is removed

Remove the No. 15 (40 A) fuse in the under-hood fuse/relay box.

Start the engine, and hold it between 3,500 rpm and 4,000 rpm without load (in Park or neutral) until the BAT indicates at least three segments.

Then reinstall the No. 15 (40 A) fuse.

Remove the instrument panel (see INSTRUMENT PANEL REMOVAL/INSTALLATION ).
Remove the screws from the gauge assembly (A), and spread a protective cloth (B) on the upper column cover.

Fig 1: Removing Screws From Gauge Assembly
Courtesy of AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO., INC.
Disconnect the connectors (C), and remove the gauge assembly.
Install in the reverse order of removal.