Dashboard/Steering Hanger Beam Removal and Installation
Dashboard/Steering Hanger Beam Removal/InstallationSpecial Tools Required
KTC trim tool set SOJATP2014 *
* Available through the American Honda Tool and Equipment Program
SRS components are located in this area. Review the SRS component locations and the precautions and procedures before doing repairs or service.
NOTE:
- Use the appropriate tool from the KTC trim tool set to avoid damage when prying components.
- Have an assistant help you when removing and installing the dashboard.
- Take care not to scratch the dashboard, body and other related parts.
- Put on gloves to protect your hands.
1. Make sure you have the anti-theft code for the audio or the navigation system, then write down the audio presets.
2. Disconnect the negative cable from the battery, and wait at least 3 minutes before beginning work.
3. Remove these items:
- Passenger's dashboard undercover
- Center lower cover
- Lower glove box
- Driver's dashboard outer panel
- Kick panels, both sides
- A-pillar trim, both sides
- Front A-pillar corner trim
- Steering column
4. Disconnect the A/T shift cable.
Driver's side
5. From under the dash, disconnect the cabin wire harness connectors (A), roof wire harness connectors (B), floor wire harness connectors (C), parking brake switch connector (D), and dashboard wire harness connectors (E) from the driver's under-dash fuse/relay box (F), and then release the wire harness clip (G).
NOTE: Lift the large wire harness connector locks (H) before trying to remove the connectors from the fuse/relay box.
Middle portion
6. Remove the heater lower duct (A). Detach the harness clips (B), and disconnect the SRS unit connectors (C), radio antenna connectors (D), A/C subharness connector (E), and floor wire harness connectors.
Passenger's side
7. From under the dash, disconnect the passenger's door wire harness connectors (A), the floor wire harness connector (B), audio amplifier connectors (C), roof wire harness connector (D), and disconnect the dashboard wire harness connectors (E) from the passenger's under-dash fuse/relay box (F). Using a T35 TORX bit, remove the ground bolt (G).
8. Open the driver's door, and remove the bolts (A, B). Remove the remaining bolts (C, D, E), and lift up on the dashboard (F) to release it from the guide pins(G, H).
NOTE: Before removing the dashboard, make sure all the harnesses have been disconnected.
9. Remove the bolts, then remove the center bracket (A).
10. Carefully remove the dashboard through the front door opening.
NOTE: Do not rest the dashboard on its lower center cover opening, or it may be damaged. Lay it on its front or back.
11. Install the dashboard in the reverse order of removal, and note these items:
- Reinstall the center bracket on the center frame, and slightly tighten the mounting bolts. Reinstall the dashboard on the body. After tightening the dashboard mounting bolts and nut, tighten the center bracket mounting bolts and center frame mounting bolts.
- Make sure the dashboard fits onto the guide pins correctly.
- Apply liquid thread lock to the bolts securing the center bracket and the dashboard before reinstallation.
- Before tightening the bolts, make sure the wire harnesses are not pinched.
- Make sure the connectors are plugged in properly, and the antenna lead and air hose are connected properly.
- Reconnect the negative cable to the battery.
- Enter the anti-theft code for the audio or the navigation system, then enter the audio presets.
- Set the clock.
- Do the power window control unit reset procedure.
- Check for any DTCs that may have been set during repairs, and clear them.