Dashboard Replacement

Special Tools Required 

KTC Trim Tool Set SOJATP2014*

*Available through the Acura Tool and Equipment Program; 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:
   • A-pillar trims, both sides (see TRIM REMOVAL/INSTALLATION - PILLAR AREAS )
   • Center console (see CENTER CONSOLE REMOVAL/INSTALLATION )
   • Utility pocket housing (see UTILITY POCKET REMOVAL/INSTALLATION  )
   • Driver's switch panel (see DRIVER'S SWITCH PANEL REMOVAL/INSTALLATION  )
   • Driver's dashboard lower cover (see INSTRUMENT FASCIA REMOVAL/INSTALLATION  )
   • Driver's vent panel (see DRIVER'S DASHBOARD UNDERCOVER REMOVAL/INSTALLATION  )
   • Passenger's vent panel (see DOCUMENT TRAY REMOVAL/INSTALLATION  )
   • Glove box (see PASSENGER'S DASHBOARD UNDERCOVER REMOVAL/INSTALLATION  )
   • Shift lever (see SHIFT LEVER REMOVAL )
   • Steering column (see STEERING COLUMN REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION )
   • Sunlight sensor (see SUNLIGHT SENSOR REPLACEMENT )
   • In-car temperature sensor (see IN-CAR TEMPERATURE SENSOR REPLACEMENT )
   • Gauge control module (see GAUGE CONTROL MODULE REPLACEMENT )
   • Audio unit (see AUDIO UNIT REMOVAL/INSTALLATION )
   • Audio-HVAC subdisplay unit (see AUDIO-HVAC SUBDISPLAY UNIT REMOVAL/INSTALLATION )
   • Navigation display unit (see NAVIGATION DISPLAY UNIT REMOVAL/INSTALLATION )

   Passenger's side 

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

   Courtesy of AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO., INC.
4. Disconnect and detach the front passenger's airbag connector (A), and detach the dashboard wire harness clip (B) from the steering hanger beam. Remove the front passenger's airbag mounting nuts.
   Fig 2: Removing Front Passenger's Airbag Mounting Nuts 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 out the connector through the hole (E) in the dashboard. Remove the bolts, then remove the RF unit (F).
   Fig 3: Removing RF Unit With Torque Specifications

   Courtesy of AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO., INC.
6. From front of the dashboard, remove the screws (A) and the bolts (B, C) securing the dashboard/steering hanger beam (D).
   Fig 4: Removing 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: Do not rest the dashboard on its lower console opening, or it may be damaged. Lay the dashboard on its front or back.
   Fig 5: Releasing Dashboard From Guide Pins

   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.
   • Make sure the wire harnesses are not pinched before tightening the bolts.
   • Make sure each connector is plugged in properly.
   • Do the battery terminal reconnection procedure (see 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.
   • Do the steering column position memorization (see STEERING COLUMN POSITION MEMORIZATION ).