Special Tools Required

KTC trim tool set SOJATP2014*

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

SRS components are located in this area. Review the SRS component locations for the appropriate model:

'00-05 models (see COMPONENT LOCATION INDEX )
'06-08 models (see COMPONENT LOCATION INDEX )

Also review PRECAUTIONS AND PROCEDURES before performing 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 you remove and install the dashboard.
Take care not to scratch the dashboard, body and other related parts.
Put on gloves to protect your hands.

Make sure you have the anti-theft code for the radio, and then write down the audio presets.
Disconnect the negative cable from the battery, and wait at least 3 minutes before beginning work.
Remove these items:
- Radio panel (see RADIO PANEL REMOVAL/INSTALLATION )
- Audio unit (see AUDIO UNIT REMOVAL/INSTALLATION )
- Steering column (see STEERING COLUMN REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION )
- '06-09 model: Driver's dashboard lower cover (see '06-09 MODEL )
- Passenger's dashboard lower cover (see PASSENGER'S DASHBOARD LOWER COVER REMOVAL/INSTALLATION )
- Front console cover, both sides (see '06-09 MODEL )
- Passenger's airbag assembly (see PASSENGER'S AIRBAG REPLACEMENT )
- Kick panel, both sides (see TRIM REMOVAL/INSTALLATION - DOOR AREAS )
- A-pillar trim, both sides (see TRIM REMOVAL/INSTALLATION - FRONT ROOF AREA )
Disconnect the engine wire harness connector (A), engine compartment wire harness connectors (B), door wire harness connectors (C), rear wire harness connector (D), steering hanger beam wire harness connectors (E), SRS main harness connector (F), front impact sensor harness connector (G), radio antenna harness connector (H), ECM connector (I), keyless entry control unit connector (J), and convertible top control unit connector (K).

Fig 1: Wire Harness Connector With Torque Specifications
Courtesy of AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO., INC.
Remove the ground bolts (L).
Detach all of the harness and connector clips.
Open the doors, remove the caps (A), then remove the bolts (B, C, D) and screws (E), and lift up on the dashboard (F) to release it from the guide pins (G). Take care not to scratch the center console and shift knob.

Fig 2: Caps, Bolts & Screws With Torque Specifications
Courtesy of AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO., INC.
Carefully remove the dashboard through the front door opening.
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 dashboard wire harness and steering hanger beam wire harness are not pinched.
- Make sure the connectors are plugged in properly.
- Reconnect the negative cable to the battery.
- Enter the anti-theft code for the radio, then enter the audio presets.
- Reset the clock.
- '02-05 models: Do ECM IDLE LEARN PROCEDURE .