Special Tools Required

KTC Trim Tool Set SOJATP2014*

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

SRS components are located in this area. Review the SRS COMPONENT LOCATION INDEX and PRECAUTIONS AND PROCEDURES before doing repairs or service.

1. Do the battery terminal disconnection procedure (see BATTERY TERMINAL DISCONNECTION AND RECONNECTION ), then wait at least 3 minutes before beginning work.
2. Remove these items from the dashboard area:
   • A-pillar trim, both sides (see TRIM REMOVAL/INSTALLATION - PILLAR AREAS )
   • Kick panel, both sides (see step 3 on TRIM REMOVAL/INSTALLATION - DOOR AREAS )
   • Center panel (see DASHBOARD CENTER PANEL REMOVAL/INSTALLATION  )
   • Instrument panel (see INSTRUMENT PANEL REMOVAL/INSTALLATION  )
   • Driver's dashboard lower cover (see DRIVER'S DASHBOARD LOWER COVER REMOVAL/INSTALLATION  )
   • Center upper panel (see CENTER UPPER PANEL REMOVAL/INSTALLATION  )
   • Dashboard center pocket (see CENTER POCKET REMOVAL/INSTALLATION  )
   • Passenger's dashboard trim (see PASSENGER'S DASHBOARD TRIM REMOVAL/INSTALLATION  )
   • Passenger's tray (see PASSENGER'S TRAY REMOVAL/INSTALLATION  )
   • Glove box (see GLOVE BOX REMOVAL/INSTALLATION  )
   • Glove box striker (see GLOVE BOX REMOVAL/INSTALLATION  )
   • Passenger's dashboard undercover (see PASSENGER'S DASHBOARD UNDERCOVER REMOVAL/INSTALLATION  )
   • Center console (see CENTER CONSOLE REMOVAL/INSTALLATION )
   • Gauge control module (see GAUGE CONTROL MODULE REPLACEMENT )
   • Audio-HVAC control unit (see AUDIO-HVAC DISPLAY UNIT REMOVAL/INSTALLATION )
   • Without navigation system: Audio-HVAC display unit (see AUDIO-HVAC DISPLAY UNIT REMOVAL/INSTALLATION )
   • With navigation system: Display unit (see NAVIGATION DISPLAY UNIT REMOVAL/INSTALLATION )
   • Sunlight sensor (see SUNLIGHT SENSOR TEST )
   • Steering column (see STEERING COLUMN REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION )
   • Front passenger's airbag (see FRONT PASSENGER'S AIRBAG REPLACEMENT )
   • GPS antenna (see GPS ANTENNA REMOVAL/INSTALLATION )
   • Remove the TPMS control unit (see TPMS CONTROL UNIT REPLACEMENT ).
   • Remove the tweeters (if equipped) (see REAR ).
3. Remove the parking brake lever bracket mounting screws, then lower the lever (A).
   Fig 1: Parking Brake Lever With Torque Specifications

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4. From the front of the dashboard, detach the harness clip (A).
   Fig 2: Identifying Harness Clip

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5. Detach the harness clips (A) from the center portion of the dashboard.
   Fig 3: Identifying Harness Clips

   
6. Remove the screws securing the dashboard (A).
   Fig 4: Dashboard Screws With Torque Specifications

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7. With an assistant holding the dashboard (A) up, detach the dashboard wire harness clips (B) from the right side of the dashboard duct, then carefully remove the dashboard through the front door opening.
   Fig 5: View Of Dashboard Wire Harness Clips

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8. From the back of the dashboard (A), remove the screws, then remove the dashboard duct (B) from the dashboard.
   Fig 6: Identifying Dashboard & Duct

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Dashboard defroster duct removal 

9. From the back of the dashboard (A), remove the screws, then remove the dashboard defroster duct (B) from the dashboard.
   Fig 7: Identifying Dashboard & Defroster Duct

   
10. Install the dashboard in the reverse order of removal, and note these items:
    • Before tightening the screws, make sure the dashboard wire harness is not pinched.
    • Make sure the dashboard fits onto the guide pins correctly.
    • Replace the passenger's airbag mounting bolts and nuts with new ones.
    • Make sure the connectors are plugged in properly.
    • Do the battery terminal reconnection procedure (see BATTERY TERMINAL DISCONNECTION AND RECONNECTION ).
    • Check for any DTCs that may have been set during repairs, and clear them.