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 the 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, then wait at least 3 minutes before beginning work.

2. Remove these items from the dashboard area:

- A-pillar trims, both sides
- 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
- Dashboard center vent Dashboard Center Vent Removal/Installation
- Center console Center Console Removal / Installation
- Glove box Glove Box 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 trims, both sides Side Defogger Vent Trim Removal/Installation
- Gauge control module Service and Repair
- Center speaker
- Without navigation: Audio-HVAC display unit Audio-HVAC Display Unit Removal/Installation
- With navigation: Navigation display unit Navigation Display Unit Removal/Installation
- Without navigation: Audio unit Audio Unit Removal / Installation
- With navigation: Audio-Navigation unit Audio-Navigation Unit Removal/Installation
- Steering column Steering Column Removal/Installation
- Humidity/In-car temperature sensor Service and Repair
- Sunlight sensor Service and Repair
- With navigation: GPS antenna Service and Repair
- Front passenger's airbag Front Passenger's Airbag Replacement
- With keyless access system: Front interior LF antenna Keyless Access LF Antenna (Front Interior) Replacement
- With keyless access system: Remote slot Keyless Access Remote Slot Test/Replacement

Driver's Side

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






Center Area

4. Detach the clip, then remove the center joint duct (A).






5. Detach the harness clips (A, B) from below the display unit opening.






Passenger's Side

6. Detach 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: Do not rest the dashboard on its lower console opening, or it may be damaged. Lay it on its front or back.





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.
- Do the battery terminal reconnection procedure.
- Check for any DTCs that may have been set during repairs, and clear them.