Dashboard/Steering Hanger Beam Removal/Installation

Special Tools Required

KTC trim tool set SOJATP2014 *

* Available through the American Honda Tool and Equipment Program; call 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.

NOTE:

Use the appropriate tool from the KTC trim tool set to avoid damage when prying components.
Have an assistant help you when removing and installing the dashboard/steering hanger beam.
Take care not to scratch the dashboard, body and other related parts.
Put on gloves to protect your hands.

Make sure you have the anti-theft codes for the audio system and the navigation system (if equipped), then write down the audio presets.
Disconnect the negative cable from the battery, and wait at least 3 minutes before beginning work.
Remove these items:
- Passenger's seat (see FRONT SEAT REMOVAL/INSTALLATION )
- Center console (see CENTER CONSOLE REMOVAL/INSTALLATION )
- Driver's dashboard lower cover (see DRIVER'S DASHBOARD LOWER COVER REMOVAL/INSTALLATION )
- Glove box (see GLOVE BOX REMOVAL/INSTALLATION )
- Kick panels, both sides (see TRIM REMOVAL/INSTALLATION - DOOR AREAS )
- A-pillar trim, both sides (see TRIM REMOVAL/INSTALLATION - PILLAR AREAS )
- Steering column (see STEERING COLUMN REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION )
- Stereo amplifier (see STEREO AMPLIFIER REPLACEMENT )
- Shift lever housing, M/T model (see GEARSHIFT MECHANISM REPLACEMENT )
- Shift lever, A/T model (see SHIFT LEVER REMOVAL )
Remove the screw (A) and release the clips (B, C), then remove the driver's center lower cover (D) and the rear vent duct (E).

Fig 1: Identifying Driver's Center Lower Cover And Rear Vent Duct
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Release the clips (A, B), then remove the passenger's center lower cover (C) and the rear vent duct (D).

Fig 2: Identifying Passenger's Center Lower Cover And Rear Vent Duct
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Remove the SRS unit (see SRS UNIT REPLACEMENT ).
Driver's side
From under the dash, disconnect the roof wire harness connector (A), clutch switch connector (B) (on M/T model), and brake pedal position switch connector (C), floor wire harness connectors (D), engine compartment wire harness connectors (E), and disconnect the dashboard wire harness connectors (F) from the under-dash fuse/relay box (G), then release the wire harness clips. Disconnect the air hose (H).
NOTE: Lift the white wire harness connector locks (I) before trying to remove the connectors from the fuse box.

Fig 3: Disconnecting Dashboard Wire Harness Connectors From Under-Dash Fuse/Relay Box
Courtesy of AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO., INC.

Middle portion (shift lever portion)
Disconnect the parking brake switch connector (A), radio antenna connector (B), antenna lead (C), A/C subharness connector (D), then release the wire harness clips (E), and if applicable, release the harness clamp (F). Using a TORXT30 bit, remove the ground bolt (G).
A/T model

Fig 4: Disconnecting Parking Brake Switch Connector, Radio Antenna Connector, Antenna Lead And A/C Subharness Connector W/Torque Specification
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M/T model

Fig 5: Disconnecting Parking Brake Switch Connector, Radio Antenna Connector, Antenna Lead And A/C Subharness Connector (M/T Model) W/Torque Specification
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Middle portion (passenger's side)
From under the dash, disconnect the ECM/PCM connectors (A), power transistor connector (B), and engine wire harness connector (C), then release the wire harness clips (D).

Fig 6: Disconnecting ECM/PCM Connectors And Power Transistor Connector
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Passenger's side
From under the dash, disconnect the passenger's door wire harness connectors (A), floor wire harness connectors (B), roof wire harness connector (C) and blower motor connector (D) and detach the harness clip (E).

Fig 7: Identifying ECM/PCM Connectors And Power Transistor Connector (Passenger's Side)
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Detach all of the harness and connector clips.
Remove bolts, then remove the brake pedal support member (A).

Fig 8: Removing Brake Pedal Support Member W/Torque Specification
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Cover the parking brake handle to protect it.
From outside the driver's door, remove the caps (A), then remove the bolts (B, C, D), and clips (E) and lift up on the dashboard/steering hanger beam (F) to release it from the guide pins (G, H).
NOTE: Before removing the dashboard, make sure all the harnesses have been disconnected.

Fig 9: Dashboard/Steering Hanger Beam Bolts And Clips W/Torque Specifications
Courtesy of AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO., INC.
Carefully remove the dashboard/steering hanger beam through the front door opening.
NOTE: Lay the dashboard on its front or back; do not lay it on the lower console opening or you may damage it.
Remove the bolts (A), then remove the center bracket (B).

Fig 10: Center Bracket Bolts W/Torque Specification
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Install the dashboard/steering hanger beam in the reverse order of removal, and note these items:
- Reinstall the center bracket on the center frame, and slightly tighten the mounting bolts. Reinstall the dashboard/steering hanger beam on the body. After tightening both dashboard/steering hanger beam mounting bolts and nut, tighten the center bracket mounting bolts and center frame mounting bolts.
- Make sure the dashboard/steering hanger beam fits onto the guide pins correctly.
- Apply medium strength type liquid thread lock to the bolts securing the center bracket and the dashboard before reinstallation.
- If necessary, adjust the shift cable (see SHIFT CABLE ADJUSTMENT ).
- Before tightening the bolts, make sure each wire harness is not pinched.
- Make sure the connectors are plugged in properly, and the antenna lead and air hose are connected properly.
- Reconnect the negative cable to the battery.
- Enter the anti-theft codes for the audio system and the navigation system (if equipped), then enter the audio presets.
- Set the clock (on vehicles without navigation).