Dashboard Replacement
Dashboard Replacement
Special Tools Required
- KTC trim tool set SOJATP2014*
*Available through the Acura Tool and Equipment Program.
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:
- Put on gloves to protect your hands.
- Have an assistant help you when removing and installing the dashboard.
- Take care not to scratch the dashboard, the body or the other 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 area:
- A-pillar trim, both sides Interior Trim Removal/Installation - A-Pillar Trim
- Driver's dashboard trim Driver's Dashboard Trim Removal/Installation
- Instrument fascia Instrument Fascia Removal/Installation
- Driver's switch panel Dashboard Driver's Switch Panel Removal/Installation
- Driver's dashboard undercover Driver's Dashboard Undercover Removal/Installation
- Hood release handle Hood Release Handle Replacement
- Center trim Dashboard Center Trim Removal/Installation
- Dashboard center vent Dashboard Center Vent Removal/Installation
- Center console Center Console Removal/Installation
- Passenger's dashboard trim Passenger's Dashboard Trim Removal/Installation
- Glove box Glove Box Removal/Installation
- Passenger's dashboard undercover Passenger's Dashboard Undercover Removal/Installation
- Driver's side vent Driver's Side Vent Removal/Installation
- Passenger's side vent Passenger's Side Vent Removal/Installation
- Side defogger vent trim, both sides Side Defogger Vent Trim Removal/Installation
- Gauge control module Service and Repair
- Center speaker Speaker Test/Replacement
- With navigation system: Navigation display unit Service and Repair
- Without navigation system: Audio-HVAC display unit Audio-HVAC Display Unit Removal/Installation (Without Navigation)
- With navigation system: Audio-Navigation unit Audio-Navigation Unit Removal/Installation (With Navigation)
- Without navigation system: Audio unit Audio Unit Removal/Installation (Without Navigation)
- Steering column Steering Column Removal and Installation
- In-car temperature sensor Service and Repair
- Sunlight sensor Service and Repair
- With navigation system: GPS antenna Service and Repair
- Passenger's airbag Front Passenger's Airbag Replacement
- With keyless access system: Front interior LF antenna Keyless Access System Front Interior LF Antenna Replacement (With Keyless Access System)
- With keyless access system: Remote slot Keyless Access System Remote Slot Test/Replacement
Driver's side
3. Remove the harness clip (A) from between the A-pillar (B) and the dashboard (C).
Center
4. Remove the clip, then remove the center joint duct (A).
5. Release the harness clips (A, B) from below the display unit opening.
Passenger's side
6. Remove the harness clip (A) from between the A-pillar (B) and the dashboard (C).
7. Remove the bolts securing the dashboard (A).
8. 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.
9. 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 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.
