Instrument Panel Removal/Installation

Special Tools Required

KTC trim tool set SOJATP2014 *

* Available through Honda Canada Inc. Technical Tools Department; Fax # 1-866-398-8665/e-mail: ch_technicaltools@ch.honda.com

NOTE:

Take care not to scratch the instrument panel and related parts.
Use the appropriate tool from the KTC trim tool set to avoid damage when prying components.

Remove these items:
- Subdisplay visor (see SUBDISPLAY VISOR REMOVAL/INSTALLATION )
- Navigation unit, with navigation system (see NAVIGATION UNIT REMOVAL/INSTALLATION )
- Audio unit, without navigation system:
  - 6 CD type (see AUDIO UNIT REMOVAL/INSTALLATION )
  - 1 CD type (see WITHOUT NAVIGATION 1CD TYPE )
Remove the screws.

Fig 1: Identifying Instrument Panel Screws
Courtesy of AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO., INC.
Detach the clips along the lower edge of the instrument panel (A).

Fig 2: Detaching Clips Of Instrument Panel
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Detach the clips along the upper edge of the instrument panel (A). Gently pull out the instrument panel to release the hooks (B) from the holder (C) of the gauge control module.

Fig 3: Releasing Hooks From Holder
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Install the instrument panel in the reverse order of removal, and note these items:
- Check if the clips are damaged or stress-whitened, and if necessary, replace them with new ones.
- Push the clips into place securely.