Honda HR-V: Dashboard Removal and Installation

Removal & Installation

NOTE : SRS components are located in this area. Review the SRS component locations - Refer to: SRS Component Location Index (KA/KC), or SRS Component Location Index (KA/KC) and the precautions and procedures before doing repairs or service.

1. 12 Volt Battery Terminal - Disconnect

NOTE : Wait at least 3 minutes before starting work.

2. Center Console Pad - Remove

3. Both A-Pillar Trims - Remove - Refer to: Interior Trim Removal and Installation - Door Areas, or Interior Trim Removal and Installation - Tailgate Areas, or Interior Trim Removal and Installation - Rear Side Area, or Interior Trim Removal and Installation - Cargo Areas, or Interior Trim Removal and Installation - Pillar Areas (With Side Curtain Airbag), or Interior Trim Removal and Installation - Pillar Areas (Without Side Curtain Airbag)

4. Dashboard Side Lid - Remove

5. Dashboard Switch Panel - Remove

6. Driver's Dashboard Lower Cover - Remove

7. Driver's Dashboard Panel - Remove - Refer to: Passenger's Dashboard Panel Removal and Installation, or Driver's Dashboard Panel Removal and Installation

8. Column Cover - Remove

9. Gauge Control Module - Remove

10.Keyless Access Control Unit - Remove

11.Passenger's Dashboard Undercover - Remove

12.Glove Box - Remove

13.Passenger's Dashboard Panel - Remove - Refer to: Passenger's Dashboard Panel Removal and Installation, or Driver's Dashboard Panel Removal and Installation

14.Audio Unit - Remove (Without Audio-Navigation) - Refer to: Audio Unit Removal and Installation (Display Audio Type (7-inch Screen), or Audio Unit Removal and Installation (Color Audio Type (5- inch Screen)

15.Audio-Navigation Unit - Remove (With Audio-Navigation)

16.Heater Control Panel - Remove (Without Climate Control)

17.Climate Control Unit - Remove (With Climate Control)

18.Sunlight Sensor - Remove

19.Humidity/In-Car Temperature Sensor - Remove (For Some Models)

20.Both Tweeters - Remove (For Some Models)

21.Brake Pedal Position Switch - Remove

22.Dashboard - Remove

Driver's Side

1. Remove the harness clip (A).

2. Remove the harness clip (A).

3. Release the harness clip (A).

Steering Column Around

1. Disconnect the connectors (A)
2. Remove the harness clips (B).

With keyless access system

Without keyless access system

Fig. 1: Steering Column Mounting Hardware With Torque Specifications

3. Remove the harness clips (A), then disconnect the connectors (B)
4. Remove the bolts and nuts, then remove the steering column (C).

5. Put on the steering (A) to the driver's side floor.

   NOTE : Wrap the part in the shop towel to avoid any damage to it prior to the removal.

Passenger's Side

1. Disconnect the connectors (A, B). (for some models)

Fig. 2: Dashboard Mounting Bolt Torque Specifications

2. Remove the harness clips (A). (for some models)
3. Disconnect the connector (B).

Dashboard Panel

1. Remove the bolt and screws
2. With the help of an assistant, remove the dashboard panel (A).

23.Dashboard Subharness - Remove

1. Remove the harness clips (A), then remove the dashboard sub harness (B).

24.Dashboard Vent Duct - Remove

1. Remove the dashboard vent duct (A).

25.Side Defroster Vent - Remove

1. Remove the side defroster Vent (A).

26.Driver's Knee Pad - Remove (For Some Models)

1. Remove the driver's knee pads (A) from the steering hanger beam (B).

27.Gauge Control Module Bracket - Remove

1. If necessary, remove the gauge control module bracket (A).

28.All Removed Parts - Install

Fig. 3: Steering Column Mounting Hardware With Torque Specifications

1. Install the parts in the reverse order of removal.

   NOTE : When installing the steering, tighten the bolts in the sequence shown.

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