Dashboard Removal/Lnstallation - Acura 2002 RSX Service Manual

Dashboard
Passenger's Side Vent Removal/
Installation
NOTE:
. Put on gloves to protect your hands.
. Take care notto scratch the dashboard and related
pa rts.
1. Remove the glove box (see page 20-65).
2. Remove the screw securing the passenger's vent
(A) and the air conditioner duct (B), and the screws
securing the passenger's vent to the dashboard.
Fastener Locations
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Side:
Install the vent in the reverse order of removal, and
note these items:
. When installing the vent, wrap its panel surface
with tape to prevent damage
' A l i g n t h e h o l e s i n t h e v e n t w i t h t h e p i n s ( C ) o n
the dashboard.
20-66
Dashboard Removal/lnstallation
SRS components are Iocated in this area. Review the
SRS component locations (see page 23-10) and the
precautions and procedures (see page 23-11) in the SRS
section before performing repairs or service.
NOTE:
. When prying with a flat-tip screwdriver, wrap it with
protective tape, and apply prolective tape around the
related parts to prevent damage.
. Have an assistant help you when removing and
installing the dashboard.
. Take care notto 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.
2. Disconnect the negative cable from the battery, and
wait at least 3 minutes before beginning work.
3. Remove these items:
. Center console (see page 20-58)
. Driver's dashboard lower cover (see page 20-61)
. Driver's dashboard under cover (see page 20-61)
. Passenger's dashboard lower cover (see page
20-64)
. Glove box {see page 20-65}
. Kick panels, both sides (see page 20-49)
. A-pillar trim, both sides (see page 20-49)
. Steering column (see page 17-25)
4. From outside ofthe passenger's door, gently pry
up on the bottom of the dashboard side cover {A) to
release the lower clip {B) and hook (C), then release
t h e r e m a i n i n g c l i p s ( D ) a n d h o o k s ( E l t o r e m o v e t h e
cover,
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