Honda Civic Service Manual page 720

Dashboard
Dashboard Removal/lnstallation
SRS components are located in this area. Review the
SRS component locations (see page 23-13) and the
precautions and procedures (see page 23-14) in the SRS
section before performing repairs or service.
NOTE:
. When prying with a flat-tip screwdriver, wrap it with
protective tape, and apply protective tape around the
related parts to prevent damage.
. Have an assistant help you when removing and
i n s t a l l i n g t h e d a s h b o a r d .
. Take care not to scratch the dashboard, body, and
other related parts.
. Put on gloves to protect your hands.
1. Make sure you have the anti-theft code for the radio,
then write down the frequencies for the preset
buttons.
Disconnect the negative cable from the battery, and
wait at least three minutes before beginning work.
Remove these items:
. Driver's dashboard lower cover (see page 20-59)
. Driver's dashboard under cover (see page 20-60)
. Passenger's dashboard lower cover (see page
20-63)
. Glove box (see page 20-63)
. Consoles, front and rear (see page 20-57)
. Shift lever trim {see page 20-61)
. Center panel (see page 20-62)
. Kick panels, both sides (see page 20-50)
. A-pillar trim. both sides (see page 20-50)
. Steering column (see page 17-9)
20-66
4. From the center panel opening, remove the screws,
then remove the center bracket (A).
Fastener Locations
):Screw,2
Remove the sh ift lever (see page 13-51).
From outside of the passenger's door, gently pull
out along the edge of the dashboard side cover (A)
to release the hooks (B), then release the upper
hook (C), to remove the cover.