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HOMESERVICE MANUALSHONDA2006CIVIC L4-1.3L HYBRIDREPAIR AND DIAGNOSISSTEERING AND SUSPENSIONSTEERINGSTEERING COLUMNSERVICE AND REPAIRDASHBOARD/STEERING HANGER BEAM DISASSEMBLY/REASSEMBLY
2006 Honda Civic L4-1.3L Hybrid
Dashboard/Steering Hanger Beam Disassembly/Reassembly
2006 Honda Civic L4-1.3L HybridSECTION Dashboard/Steering Hanger Beam Disassembly/Reassembly
Dashboard/Steering Hanger Beam Disassembly/Reassembly
Special Tools Required
KTC trim tool set SOJATP2014*
* Available through the American Honda Tool and Equipment Program; call 888-424-6857
NOTE:
- Put on gloves to protect your hands.
- Take care not to scratch the dashboard and related parts.
- Take care not to bend the brackets.
- Use the appropriate tool from the KTC trim tool set to avoid damage when prying components.
1. Remove the dashboard/steering hanger beam.
2. Remove these items from the dashboard:
- Instrument panel
- Gauge control module (speedo) trim
- Subdisplay visor
- Audio unit, without navigation system
- Navigation unit, with navigation system
- Passenger's airbag
- Gauge control module (speedo)
- Gauge control module (tach)
3. Remove the bolts.
4. From the back of the dashboard, release the hooks (A), then remove the center joint duct (B).
5. From the back of the dashboard, disconnect the tweeter connectors (A), accessory socket connector (B), and sunlight sensor connector (C), then detach the harness clips (D).
6. From the back of the dashboard, remove the screws (A, B), then separate the dashboard (C) from the steering hanger beam (D).
7. Assemble the dashboard and steering hanger beam in the reverse order of removal, and note these items:
- Make sure the dashboard wire harness is not pinched.
- Make sure the connectors are plugged in properly.
Special Tools Required
KTC trim tool set SOJATP2014*
* Available through the American Honda Tool and Equipment Program; call 888-424-6857
NOTE:
- Put on gloves to protect your hands.
- Take care not to scratch the dashboard and related parts.
- Take care not to bend the brackets.
- Use the appropriate tool from the KTC trim tool set to avoid damage when prying components.
1. Remove the dashboard/steering hanger beam.
2. Remove these items from the dashboard:
- Instrument panel
- Gauge control module (speedo) trim
- Subdisplay visor
- Audio unit, without navigation system
- Navigation unit, with navigation system
- Passenger's airbag
- Gauge control module (speedo)
- Gauge control module (tach)
3. Remove the bolts.
4. From the back of the dashboard, release the hooks (A), then remove the center joint duct (B).
5. From the back of the dashboard, disconnect the tweeter connectors (A), accessory socket connector (B), and sunlight sensor connector (C), then detach the harness clips (D).
6. From the back of the dashboard, remove the screws (A, B), then separate the dashboard (C) from the steering hanger beam (D).
7. Assemble the dashboard and steering hanger beam in the reverse order of removal, and note these items:
- Make sure the dashboard wire harness is not pinched.
- Make sure the connectors are plugged in properly.
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When to See a Mechanic
Stop DIY work and contact a certified mechanic immediately if any of the following apply:
- • You smell fuel, burning insulation, or see smoke.
- • Brakes feel soft, pull hard to one side, or make grinding noises.
- • The engine overheats, stalls repeatedly, or misfires under load.
- • You are missing required tools, torque specs, or safe lifting equipment.
- • You are not confident in the next step or safety outcome.