Acura TSX / Honda Accord CL. Manual — part 115

3. Reinstall the tab portions of the vent first, then push the clip portions into place securely.

DASHBOARD REMOVAL/INSTALLATION

SRS components are located in this area. Review the SRS component locations and the precautions and
procedures in the SRS section before performing repairs or service. See AIR BAG RESTRAINT SYSTEMS .

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:

a. Passenger's seat (see FRONT SEAT REMOVAL/INSTALLATION )

b. Center console (see CENTER CONSOLE REMOVAL/INSTALLATION )

c. Center pocket (see CENTER CONSOLE REMOVAL/INSTALLATION )

d. Driver's dashboard lower cover (see DRIVER'S DASHBOARD LOWER COVER

REMOVAL/INSTALLATION )

e. Glove box (see GLOVE BOX REMOVAL/INSTALLATION )

f. Kick panels, both sides (see TRIM REMOVAL/INSTALLATION - DOOR AREA )

g. A-pillar trim, both sides (see TRIM REMOVAL/INSTALLATION - DOOR AREA )

h. Steering column (see STEERING COLUMN REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION )

i. Stereo amplifier (see STEREO AMPLIFIER REPLACEMENT )

j. Shift lever brackets, A/T model (see SHIFT LEVER )

k. SRS control unit (see AIR BAG RESTRAINT SYSTEMS )

4. Remove the screw (A) and release the clips (B, C), then remove the driver's center lower cover (D) and

the rear vent duct (E).

NOTE:

z

When prying with a flat-tip screwdriver, wrap it with protective tape, and
apply protective tape around the related parts to prevent damage.

z

Have an assistant help you when removing and installing the dashboard.

z

Take care not to scratch the dashboard, body and other related parts.

z

Put on gloves to protect your hands.

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Fig. 122: Removing The Driver's Center Lower Cover & The Rear Vent Duct

5. Release the clips (A, B), then remove the passenger's center lower cover (C) and the rear vent duct (D).

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Fig. 123: Removing The Passenger's Center Lower Cover & The Rear Vent Duct

6. Remove the SRS control unit (see AIR BAG RESTRAINT SYSTEMS ).

Driver's side:

7. From under the dash, disconnect the interior wire harness connector (A), clutch switch connectors (B) (on

M/T model), and brake switch connector (C), floor wire harness connectors (D), engine compartment
wire harness connectors (E), and disconnect the dashboard wire harness connectors (F) from the under-

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dash fuse/relay box (G), then release the wire harness clips. Disconnect the air hose (H).

Fig. 124: Disconnecting Driver's Side Under Dash Connectors

NOTE:

Lift the white wire harness connector locks (l) before trying to remove the
connectors from the fuse box.

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