Dashboard Center Lower Cover Removal/Installation

Special Tools Required

KTC Trim Tool Set SOJATP2014*

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

NOTE:

Take care not to scratch the dashboard or the related parts.
Use the appropriate tool from the KTC trim tool set to avoid damage when removing components.

Remove the center lower lid (A).
1. Pull down the front edge of the lid by hand to detach the hooks (B).
2. Disconnect the console box light connector (C).
3. Pull out the lid to detach the tabs (D).
  
  Fig 1: Identifying Center Lower Lid, Hooks And Console Box Light Connector
  Courtesy of AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO., INC.
Remove the dashboard center trim (see DASHBOARD CENTER TRIM REMOVAL/INSTALLATION ).
Remove the dashboard center lower cover (A).
1. Remove the screws.
2. Grab the bottom of the lower cover and pull it out, then detach the clips.
3. Remove the grommet (B), then pass the USB adaptor harness (C) through the hole in the cover.
4. Disconnect the accessory power socket connector (D) and the auxiliary jack assembly connector (E), if equipped.
  
  Fig 2: Identifying Dashboard Center Lower Cover, Grommet, USB Adaptor Harness, Accessory Power Socket Connector And Auxiliary Jack Assembly Connector
  Courtesy of AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO., INC.
Center pocket replacement
Remove the screws and detach the hooks (A), then remove the center pocket (B) from the dashboard center lower cover (C).

Fig 3: Identifying Center Pocket, Hooks And Dashboard Center Lower Cover
Courtesy of AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO., INC.
Install the cover in the reverse order of removal, and note these items:
- If the clips are damaged or stress-whitened, replace them with new ones.
- Push the clips, the hooks, and the tabs into place securely.
- Make sure the wire harnesses are not pinched.
- Make sure each connector is plugged in properly.