Component Removal/Installation - Acura 3.5 RL Manual

Dashboard

Component Removal/Installation

CAUTION: When prying with a flat-tip screwdriver, wrap
it with protective tape, and apply protective tape around
the related parts, to prevent damage.
NOTE: Take care not to scratch the dashboard and related
parts.
Instrument panel:
1. Remove the center air vent.
2. Remove the climate control unit and audio unit as an
assembly ('96 - 98 models see page 20-51, '99 - 01
models see page 20-52).
NOTE: Do not disconnect the connectors.
3. Remove the dashboard lower cover and driver's
switch trim.
4. Remove the screws, detach the clips, then carefully
pull out the instrument panel in the numbered
sequence. Disconnect the connector, then remove it.
NOTE: Release the adhesive at the left side of the
skirt carefully.
Screw locations, 2
INSTRUMENT
PANEL
Remove left
side by rolling
upward.
ADHESIVE
Push the clip from
SIDE
driver's switch trim
AIR
opening.
VENT
5. Installation is the reverse of the removal procedure.
NOTE: Make sure the connectors are connected
properly.
Clip locations
CLIP
Push.
Pull top
down.
SELECT/RESET
SWITCH
CONNECTOR
HOOK
SKIRT
Dashboard lower cover:
Detach the clips, then remove the dashboard lower
cover.
Clip locations, 8
Installation is the reverse of the removal procedure.
Driver's switch trim:
1. Remove the dashboard lower cover.
2. Remove the screw, detach the clips, then pull out
the driver's switch trim. Disconnect the connectors,
CLIP
then remove it.
Screw location, 1
CRUISE CONTROL
MASTER SWITCH
CONNECTOR
Pull right
side straight
out.
DASH LIGHTS
BRIGHTNESS
HOOK
CONTROLLER
3. Installation is the reverse of the removal procedure.
NOTE: Make sure the connectors are connected
properly.
DASHBOARD
LOWER COVER
Clip locations
TCS SWITCH
CONNECTOR
(for some models)
HOOKS
DRIVER'S
SWITCH
TRIM