Dashboard Center Panel Removal/ Installation

Special Tools Required 

KTC trim tool set SOJATP2014 *

* Available through the American Honda Tool and Equipment Program; call 888-424-6857

1. Remove the center upper panel (see CENTER UPPER PANEL REMOVAL/ INSTALLATION  ).
2. Pull out the dashboard center panel (A) to detach the clips (B, C, D) and to release the hooks (E) (with navigation system), then remove the panel.

   With navigation system 

   Fig 1: Identifying Dashboard Center Panel, Clips And Hooks - With Navigation System

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   Without navigation system 

   Fig 2: Identifying Dashboard Center Panel, Clips And Hooks - Without Navigation System

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3. Disconnect the hazard warning switch/passenger's airbag off indicator connector (F), and on the models without navigation system, center information display connector (G).

   Without navigation system 

4. Remove the center information display from the dashboard center panel (see CENTER INFORMATION DISPLAY INPUT TEST ).
5. If necessary, peel three pieces of adhesive tapes (A, B), then remove the tray mat (C), from the center tray (D).

   Adhesive tape A: Thickness 0.5 mm (0.02 in.) Width 15 mm (0.59 in.) Length 50 mm (2.0 in.) 

   Adhesive tape B: Thickness 0.5 mm (0.02 in.) Width 15 mm (0.59 in.) Length 220 mm (8.66 in.) 

   Fig 3: Identifying Adhesive Tapes, Tray Mat And Center Tray

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6. If necessary, remove the screws (A) securing the center tray (B), then separate it from the dashboard center panel (C) by detaching the clips (D).
   Fig 4: Identifying Screws, Center Tray, Dashboard Center Panel And Clips

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7. Install the panel in the reverse order of removal, and note these items:
   • If the removed tray mat is to be reinstalled, remove all of old adhesive tape from the mat, and clean the back of the mat with isopropyl alcohol where the three pieces of new adhesive tape are to be attached. Attach the tray mat to the center tray with commercially available adhesive tape.
   • Make sure all connectors are plugged in properly.
   • If the clips are damaged or stress-whitened, replace them with new ones.
   • Make sure the tabs located between the bottom clips line up with the slots in the dashboard correctly.
   • Push the clips and hooks into place securely.