Dashboard Center Trim Removal/Installation

Special Tools Required

KTC Trim Tool Set SOJATP2014*

*Available through the Honda Tool and Equipment Program, 888-424-6857

NOTE:

Take care not to scratch the dashboard or the related parts.
Use the appropriate tool from the KTC trim tool set to avoid damage when removing components.
If there are small scratches on the film trim, remove them with an extra fine plastic polishing compound.

Gently pull out the bottom edge of the dashboard center upper trim (A) by hand toward you to detach the clips, then remove it.

Fig 1: Identifying Dashboard Center Upper Trim
Courtesy of AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO., INC.
Remove the dashboard center lower trims (A).
1. Remove the screws.
2. Pull the dashboard center lower trim diagonally up toward you to detach the clips (B, C).
  
  Fig 2: Identifying Dashboard Center Lower Trims With Clips
  Courtesy of AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO., INC.
Mesh panel/support replacement
Remove the screws, then separate the mesh panel (A) and the support (B) from the dashboard center lower trim (C).

Fig 3: Identifying Mesh Panel, Support And Dashboard Center Lower Trim With Screws
Courtesy of AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO., INC.
Install the trim 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.