Safety Warning
DIY auto repair can cause serious injury, fire, or vehicle damage. These guides are for informational purposes only. Always follow OEM torque specs, wear PPE, and consult a certified mechanic if you are unsure. You are solely responsible for your safety.
Dashboard/Steering Hanger Beam Removal/Installation
Special Tools Required
KTC trim tool set SOJATP2014 *
* Available through the American Honda Tool and Equipment Program; call 888-424-6857
SRS components are located in this area. Review the SRS component locations (see COMPONENT LOCATION INDEX ), and the precautions and procedures (see PRECAUTIONS AND PROCEDURES ) before doing repairs or service.
- Use the appropriate tool from the KTC trim tool set to avoid damage when prying components.
- Have an assistant help you when removing and installing the dashboard.
- Take care not to scratch the dashboard, body and other related parts.
- Put on gloves to protect your hands.
- Do the battery terminal disconnection procedure (seeBATTERY TERMINAL DISCONNECTION AND RECONNECTION ), then wait at least 3 minutes before beginning work.
- Remove these items:
- Passenger's dashboard undercover (see PASSENGER'S DASHBOARD UNDERCOVER REMOVAL/INSTALLATION )
- Dashboard center lower cover (see DASHBOARD CENTER LOWER COVER REMOVAL/INSTALLATION )
- Lower glove box (see LOWER GLOVE BOX REMOVAL/INSTALLATION )
- Driver's dashboard outer panel (see DRIVER'S DASHBOARD OUTER PANEL REMOVAL/INSTALLATION )
- Kick panels, both sides (see TRIM REMOVAL/INSTALLATION - DOOR AREAS )
- A-pillar trim, both sides (see TRIM REMOVAL/INSTALLATION - PILLAR AREAS )
- A-pillar corner trim (see A-PILLAR CORNER TRIM REPLACEMENT )
- Steering column (see STEERING COLUMN REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION )
- Disconnect the A/T shift cable (see SHIFT CABLE REPLACEMENT ).
- Driver's side
From under the dash, disconnect the cabin wire harness connectors (A), roof wire harness connectors (B), floor wire harness connectors (C), parking brake switch connector (D), and dashboard wire harness connectors (E) from the driver's under-dash fuse/relay box (F), and then release the wire harness clip (G).
NOTE: Lift the large wire harness connector locks (H) before trying to remove the connectors from the fuse/relay box.
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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.