Instrument Panel Removal/Installation

Special Tools Required 

KTC trim tool set SOJATP2014 *

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

1. Tilt the steering column down.
2. Lower the shift lever knob.
3. Pry up on the lower edge of the instrument panel (A) at the notches (B) to detach the clips.
   Fig 1: Identifying Instrument Panel And Notches

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4. Detach the clips (A) along the edge of the instrument panel (B). Gently pull out the instrument panel to detach the clips (C), and release the hooks (D), then release the instrument panel from the guide hooks (E) of the gauge control module.
   Fig 2: Identifying Guide Hooks, Instrument Panel And Clips

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5. Disconnect the headlight switch connector (A), the cargo lights switch connector (B), the illumination switch connector (C), the moonroof switch connector (D) (for some models), the VTM-4 lock switch connector (E), the select/reset information switch connector (F), the interior lights switch connector (G), and the climate control unit connector or the HVAC control unit connector (H).
   Fig 3: Identifying Headlight Switch Connector, Cargo Lights Switch Connector And Illumination Switch Connector

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6. If necessary, remove the screws securing the driver's vent (A), then remove the driver's vent from the instrument panel (B).
   Fig 4: Identifying VTM-4 Lock Switch Connector, Information Switch Connector And Interior Lights Switch Connector

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7. Install the panel in the reverse order of removal, and note these items:

• Make sure all connectors are plugged in properly.
• If the clips are damaged or stress-whitened, replace them with new ones.
• Push the clips and hooks into place securely.