Dashboard Removal/Installation - Honda 2004 Odyssey Service Manual

Dashboard Removal/Installation

SRS components are located in this area. Review the
SRS component locations, '99-01 models (see page 23-
18), '02 model (see page 23-19), '03-04 models (see
page 23-20), and the precautions and procedures (see
page 23-21) 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
installing the dashboard.
• Take care not to scratch the dashboard, body or other
related parts.
• Put on gloves to protect your hands.
1. Make sure you have the anti-theft codes for the
radio and the navigation system, then write down
the frequencies for the preset buttons.
2. Disconnect the negative battery cable, and wait at
least 3 minutes before beginning work.
3. Remove these items:
• Dashboard lower cover (see page 20-69)
• Steering column (see page 17-25)
• Center lower pocket (see page 20-67)
• Heater lower cover, both sides (see step 2 on
page 20-65)
• Glove box (see page 20-71)
4. Remove these items (see page 20-58):
• Front door opening trim, both sides
• Kick panel, both sides
• Front pillar trim, both sides
5. Open the driver's door, and remove the front pillar
corner trim (A).
–1 Pry out the cap (B), and remove the screw.
–2 Slide the trim upward along the front pillar to
remove it.
–3 Remove the remaining clips from the body.
Fastener Locations
: Screw, 1
A
: Clip, 2
B
6. Open the passenger's door, and remove the
dashboard side cover (A).
–1 Remove the screw.
–2 Gently pull out along the rear edge to release
the clips (B, C).
–3 Gently pull out on the side cover to release the
clips (B) and the tabs (D), then remove the side
cover.
Fastener Locations
: Screw, 1 B : Clip, 4
B
C
B
7. From under the passenger's dash, remove the bolt,
and pull out the fuse/relay box (A).
Fastener Location
: Bolt, 1
6 x 1.0 mm
9.8 N·m
(1.0 kgf·m,
7.2 lbf·ft)
A
C : Clip, 3
D
B
C
A
D
C
B
(cont'd)
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