Dashboard Upper Panel Removal/Installation

Special Tools Required

KTC Trim Tool Set SOJATP2014*

*Available through the Honda Tool and Equipment Program, 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.
Take care not to bend or scratch the dashboard or the related parts.
Use the appropriate tool from the KTC trim tool set to avoid damage when removing components.
Have an assistant help you when removing and installing the dashboard upper panel.

Do the 12 volt battery terminal disconnection procedure (see 12 VOLT BATTERY TERMINAL DISCONNECTION AND RECONNECTION ), then wait at least 3 minutes before beginning work.
Remove these items:
- Front pillar trims, both sides (see TRIM REMOVAL/INSTALLATION - PILLAR AREAS )
- Side defogger vent trims, both sides (see SIDE DEFOGGER VENT TRIM REMOVAL/INSTALLATION )
- Gauge control module (see GAUGE CONTROL MODULE REPLACEMENT )
- Upper pocket (see UPPER POCKET REMOVAL/INSTALLATION )
- Audio unit (without navigation) (see AUDIO UNIT REMOVAL/INSTALLATION )
- Audio-navigation unit (with navigation) (see AUDIO-NAVIGATION UNIT REMOVAL/INSTALLATION )
- Dashboard center lower trim (see DASHBOARD CENTER TRIM REMOVAL/INSTALLATION )
- Passenger's dashboard panel (see PASSENGER'S DASHBOARD PANEL REMOVAL/INSTALLATION )
- Glove box (see GLOVE BOX REMOVAL/INSTALLATION )
With navigation: Remove the screws securing the GPS antenna bracket (A).

Fig 1: Identifying GPS Antenna Bracket With Screws
Courtesy of AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO., INC.
If the front passenger's airbag has deployed, disconnect the front passenger's airbag 4P connector, and remove the bolts securing the front passenger's airbag (see FRONT PASSENGER'S AIRBAG REPLACEMENT ).
If the front passenger's airbag has not deployed, remove the front passenger's airbag (see FRONT PASSENGER'S AIRBAG REPLACEMENT ).
Remove the bolts (A) and the screws (B, C).

Fig 2: Front Passenger's Airbag Bolts And Screws With Torque Specifications
Courtesy of AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO., INC.
Pull out the dashboard upper panel (A) to detach the clips, then remove it.

Fig 3: Identifying Dashboard Upper Panel With Clips
Courtesy of AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO., INC.
Install the panel in the reverse order of removal, and note these items:
- If the clips are damaged or stress-whitened, replace them with new ones.
- Push the clips into place securely.
- Make sure the wire harnesses are not pinched.
- Make sure the connectors are plugged in properly.
- Do the 12 volt battery terminal reconnection procedure (see 12 VOLT BATTERY TERMINAL DISCONNECTION AND RECONNECTION ).