Dashboard Replacement

Special Tools Required 

KTC trim tool set SOJATP2014 *

*Available through the Acura 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.

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:
   • Driver's switch panel (see DRIVER'S SWITCH PANEL REMOVAL/INSTALLATION )
   • Instrument fascia (see DRIVER'S SWITCH PANEL REMOVAL/INSTALLATION )
   • Driver's vent panel (see DRIVER'S VENT PANEL REMOVAL/INSTALLATION )
   • Passenger's vent panel (see DRIVER'S VENT PANEL REMOVAL/INSTALLATION )
   • Center console (see CENTER CONSOLE REMOVAL/INSTALLATION )
   • Driver's dashboard lower cover (see DRIVER'S DASHBOARD LOWER COVER REMOVAL/INSTALLATION )
   • Glove box (see GLOVE BOX REMOVAL/INSTALLATION )
   • Center trim, both sides (see CENTER TRIM REMOVAL/INSTALLATION )
   • Utility pocket assembly (see UTILITY POCKET HOUSING REMOVAL/INSTALLATION )
   • Gauge control module (see GAUGE CONTROL MODULE REPLACEMENT )
   • Audio-HVAC-control (see AUDIO UNIT REMOVAL/INSTALLATION )
   • Center speaker trim (see FRONT CENTER SPEAKER )
   • Sunlight sensor (see SUNLIGHT SENSOR REPLACEMENT )
   • In-car temperature sensor (see IN-CAR TEMPERATURE SENSOR TEST )
   • A-pillar trim, both sides (see TRIM REMOVAL/INSTALLATION - PILLAR AREAS )
   • Steering column (see STEERING COLUMN REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION )
   • Select lever bracket (see ATF COOLER REPLACEMENT )

     Passenger's side 

3. Remove the screw, then remove the passenger's joint duct (A).
   Fig 1: Identifying Passenger's Joint Duct With Screw

   Courtesy of AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO., INC.
4. Disconnect and detach the passenger's airbag connector (A), from the steering hanger beam, and detach the steering hanger beam wire harness clip (B). Remove the passenger's airbag mounting nuts.
   Fig 2: Passenger's Airbag Connector And Steering Hanger Beam Wire Harness Clip With Torque Specifications

   Courtesy of AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO., INC.

   Center 

5. Disconnect the RF unit connector (A) and detach the harness clip (B) from the unit bracket (C). Tie a string to the sunlight sensor harness connector (D), then pull the connector out through the hole (E) in the dashboard. Remove the bolts, then remove the RF unit (F).
   Fig 3: RF Unit Connector, Harness Clip, Unit Bracket, Sunlight Sensor Harness Connector And RF Unit With Torque Specifications

   Courtesy of AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO., INC.
6. From the front of the dashboard, remove the screws (A) and the bolts (B, C) securing the dashboard/steering hanger beam (D).
   Fig 4: Identifying Dashboard/Steering Hanger Beam, Screws And Bolts

   Courtesy of AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO., INC.
7. Lift up on the dashboard (A) to release it from the guide pins (B), then carefully remove the dashboard through the front door opening.
   NOTE: Lay the dashboard on its front or back. Do not rest it on the lower console opening or you may damage it.
   Fig 5: Lifting Up On Dashboard

   Courtesy of AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO., INC.
8. Install the dashboard in the reverse order of removal, and note these items:
   • Make sure the dashboard fits onto the guide pins correctly.
   • Before tightening the bolts, make sure the wire harnesses are not pinched.
   • Make sure the connectors are plugged in properly.
   • Do the battery terminal reconnection procedure (see BATTERY TERMINAL DISCONNECTION AND RECONNECTION ).
   • If necessary, adjust the shift cable (see SHIFT CABLE ADJUSTMENT ).
   • Check for any DTCs that may have been set during repairs, and clear them.
   • Reset the power window control unit (see RESETTING THE POWER WINDOW CONTROL UNIT ).
   • Do the steering column position memorization (see STEERING COLUMN POSITION MEMORIZATION ).