Special Tools Required

KTC Trim Tool Set SOJATP2014*

* Available through the Honda Tool and Equipment Program; call 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 these items:
- Center middle panel (see CENTER MIDDLE PANEL REMOVAL/INSTALLATION )
- Passenger's middle panel (see PASSENGER'S MIDDLE PANEL REMOVAL/INSTALLATION )
From the passenger's side, pull out the center panel (A) to detach the clips.

Fig 1: Identifying Center Panel With Clips
Courtesy of AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO., INC.
From the center area, pull out the center panel (A) to detach the clips (B, C), and disconnect the hazard warning switch connector (D) and the HVAC control unit connector or climate control unit connectors (E), then remove the panel.
NOTE: If you are only removing the center panel, go to step 8. If you are doing further disassembly of the center panel, continue to step 4.

Fig 2: Identifying Center Panel, Hazard Warning Switch Connector, Climate Control Unit Connectors With Clips
Courtesy of AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO., INC.

Passenger's Outlet Replacement
Remove the passenger's outlet (A) from the center panel (B).
1. Remove the screws.
2. Release the hooks (C), then release the hook (D).
  
  Fig 3: Identifying Passenger's Outlet And Center Panel With Mounting Screws
  Courtesy of AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO., INC.
Display Visor Replacement
Remove the HVAC control unit (without climate control) (see HVAC CONTROL UNIT REMOVAL/INSTALLATION ) or the climate control unit (with climate control) (see SUNLIGHT SENSOR REPLACEMENT ).
Remove the screws, and release the hooks (A), then remove the display visor (B) from the center panel (C).

Fig 4: Identifying Center Panel, Display Visor And Hooks
Courtesy of AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO., INC.

Center Outlet Replacement
Remove the screws, then remove the left center outlet (A) and the right center outlet (B) from the center panel (C).

Fig 5: Identifying Left Center Outlet, Right Center Outlet, Center Panel And Mounting Screws
Courtesy of AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO., INC.
Install the panel in the reverse order of removal, and note these items:
- If the clips are damaged or stress-whitened, replace them with new ones.
- Make sure each connector is plugged in properly.
- Push the clips and the hooks into place securely.