Dashboard Vent Removal/Installation

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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 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 scratch the dashboard and related parts.
Use the appropriate tool from the KTC trim tool set to avoid damage when removing components.

While holding the glove box, remove the glove box stop on each side (see step 1 on DASHBOARD CENTER LOWER COVER DISASSEMBLY/REASSEMBLY ).
Disconnect the glove box damper from the glove box (see step 2 on DASHBOARD CENTER LOWER COVER DISASSEMBLY/REASSEMBLY ).
To loosen, push on the dashboard vent (A) by reaching through the glove box opening.
Center

Fig 1: Identifying Dashboard Vent And Screws (Center)
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Outer

Fig 2: Identifying Dashboard Vent And Screws (Outer)
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Insert the appropriate trim tool into the gap between the dashboard vent (A) and the dashboard (B), and release the hooks (C).
Center

Fig 3: Identifying Dashboard Vent, Dashboard And Hooks (Center)
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Outer

Fig 4: Identifying Dashboard Vent, Dashboard And Hooks (Outer)
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Install the dashboard vent in the reverse order of removal.