Dashboard Replacement

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 Locations and the precautions and procedures Service and Repair before doing repairs or service.

NOTE:

- Have an assistant help you when removing and installing the dashboard.
- Put on gloves to protect your hands.
- Take care not to scratch the dashboard, the body, or related parts.
- Take care not to bend the brackets.
- Use the appropriate tool from the KTC trim tool set to avoid damage when removing components.

1. Do the battery terminal disconnection procedure Procedures, then wait at least 3 minutes before beginning work.

2. Remove these items from the dashboard:

- A-pillar trims, both sides Interior Trim Removal/Installation - Pillar Areas
- Driver's outer dashboard trim Driver's Outer Dashboard Trim Removal/Installation
- Driver's inner dashboard trim Driver's Inner Dashboard Trim Removal/Installation
- Instrument fascia Instrument Fascia Removal/Installation
- Driver's dashboard undercover Driver's Dashboard Undercover Removal/Installation
- Steering column Steering Column Removal/Installation
- Passenger's dashboard trim Passenger's Dashboard Trim Removal/Installation
- Passenger's dashboard trim panel Passenger's Dashboard Trim Panel Removal/Installation
- Dashboard side vents Service and Repair
- Glove box Glove Box Removal/Installation
- Passenger's dashboard undercover Passenger's Dashboard Undercover Removal/Installation
- Center console Center Console Removal/Installation
- Gauge control module Service and Repair
- Center speaker Speaker Test/Replacement
- Without navigation system: Audio and HVAC switch panel Audio-Navigation and HVAC Switch Panel Removal/Installation
- With navigation system: Audio-navigation and HVAC switch panel Audio-Navigation and HVAC Switch Panel Removal/Installation
- Without navigation system: Audio-HVAC display unit Audio Display Unit Removal/Installation
- With navigation system: Navigation display unit Service and Repair
- Without navigation system: Audio unit Audio Unit Removal/Installation
- With navigation system: Audio-navigation unit Audio-Navigation Unit Removal/Installation
- With navigation system: GPS antenna Service and Repair
- For some models: Keyless access control unit Keyless Access System Mode Switch Test/Replacement
- Front passenger's airbag Front Passenger's Airbag Replacement
- Humidity/In-car temperature sensor Service and Repair

Driver's side

3. Detach the harness clip (A) from between the A-pillar and the dashboard.






Center

4. From the front of the dashboard, release the harness clip (A).






Passenger's side

5. Disconnect the roof wire harness connector (A) and the antenna read connector (B), and detach the harness clip (C).






6. Remove the bolts (A) and the screws (B) securing the dashboard (C).






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.






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 dashboard wire harness is not pinched before tightening the bolts.
- Make sure the connectors are plugged in properly.
- Do the battery terminal reconnection procedure Procedures.
- Check for any DTCs that may have been set during repairs, and clear them.