Dashboard Center Panel Removal/Installation

Special Tools Required: KTC trim tool set SOJATP2014

NOTE:

Put on gloves to protect your hands.
Use the appropriate tool from the KTC trim tool set to avoid damage when prying components.
Take care not to scratch the dashboard and related parts.

Make sure you have the anti-theft code for the radio, then write down the frequencies for the preset buttons.
Remove these items:
- Driver's dashboard lower cover (see DRIVER'S DASHBOARD LOWER COVER REMOVAL/INSTALLATION )
- Passenger's dashboard lower cover (see PASSENGER'S DASHBOARD LOWER COVER REMOVAL/INSTALLATION )
- Glove box (see GLOVE BOX REMOVAL/INSTALLATION )
- Shift lever trim (see SHIFT LEVER TRIM REMOVAL/INSTALLATION )
From the glove box and driver's dashboard lower cover openings, loosen the bolts (A) securing the center panel (B).

Fig 1: Removing Center Panel Bolts
Courtesy of AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO., INC.
Pull out the center panel (A) to release the clips (B) and hooks (C), and remove the harness holder (D) from the bracket (E). Disconnect the audio unit connector (F), antenna lead (G), heater switch connector (H) and heater control unit connectors (I).

Fig 2: Removing Center Panel Connectors
Courtesy of AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO., INC.
Install the panel in the reverse order of removal, and note these items:
- Make sure each connector is plugged in properly, and antenna lead is connected properly.
- Replace any damaged clips.
- Push the clips into place securely.
- Reconnect the negative cable to the battery.
- Do the ECM/PCM idle learn procedure (see COMPUTER RELEARN PROCEDURES ).
- Enter the anti-theft code for the radio, then enter the customer's radio station presets.
- Reset the clock.