Steering Hanger Beam Replacement

NOTE:

Have an assistant help you when removing and installing the steering hanger beam.
Take care not to scratch the dashboard.
Put on gloves to protect your hands.

Remove the dashboard (see DASHBOARD REMOVAL/INSTALLATION ).
Remove these items from the dashboard:
- Driver's dashboard panel (see DRIVER'S DASHBOARD PANEL REMOVAL/INSTALLATION )
- Gauge control module (see GAUGE CONTROL MODULE REPLACEMENT )
- Shift lever:
  - A/T model (see SHIFT LEVER REMOVAL )
  - M/T model (see GEARSHIFT MECHANISM REPLACEMENT )
- Audio unit (see AUDIO UNIT REMOVAL/INSTALLATION )
- Front passenger's airbag (see FRONT PASSENGER'S AIRBAG REPLACEMENT )
Remove the bolts (A) from the dashboard.

Fig 1: Identifying Dashboard Bolts
Courtesy of AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO., INC.
Detach the harness clips (B) securing the antenna lead (C) and hazard warning switch wire harness (D).
From the back of the dashboard (A), remove the screws.

Fig 2: Detaching Harness Clips Securing Antenna Lead
Courtesy of AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO., INC.
Disconnect the front accessory power socket connector (B), auxiliary jack connector (C), cruise control main switch connector (D).
With the help of an assistant, separate the dashboard and steering hanger beam.
Install the beam in the reverse order of removal, and note these items:
- Make sure the dashboard wire harness is not pinched.
- Make sure the connectors are plugged in properly.