Honda Civic. Manual — part 407

Fig. 7: Releasing Clips And Hook Of Driver's Pocket (4-Door) Or Switch
Panel (2-Door)

5. Pry up on the inside edge of the subdisplay visor (D) with a trim tool to detach

the clip (E), and release the pin (F).

6. Detach the clips along the upper edge of the subdisplay visor (A). Gently pull

out the visor to release the hooks (B).

2008 Honda Civic EX

2006-08 ACCESSORIES & EQUIPMENT Dashboard - Civic (All Except Hybrid)

Fig. 8: Detaching Clips Along Upper Edge Of Subdisplay Visor

7. Disconnect the illumination control switch connector (A), and power mirror

switch connector (B) (2-door).

Fig. 9: Disconnecting Illumination Control Switch Connector And Power
Mirror Switch Connector (2-Door)

8. If necessary, remove the screws, then remove the illumination control switch

(A), and driver's pocket (B) (4-door) or the switch panel (2-door) from the
subdisplay visor (C).

2008 Honda Civic EX

2006-08 ACCESSORIES & EQUIPMENT Dashboard - Civic (All Except Hybrid)

Fig. 10: Removing Illumination Control Switch And Driver Pocket (4-
Door) Or Switch Panel (2-Door)

9. Install the subdisplay visor in the reverse order of removal, and note these

items:

Make sure all connectors are plugged in properly.

Check if the clips are damaged or stress-whitened, and if necessary,
replace them with new ones.

Push the clips into place securely.

DRIVER'S DASHBOARD LOWER COVER REMOVAL/INSTALLATION

Special Tools Required

KTC trim tool set SOJATP2014 *

* Available through the American Honda Tool and Equipment Program; call 888-
424-6857

NOTE:

2008 Honda Civic EX

2006-08 ACCESSORIES & EQUIPMENT Dashboard - Civic (All Except Hybrid)

1. Adjust the steering column upward.
2. Gently pull out on the lower edge of the dashboard lower cover (A) to detach

the lower clips.

Fig. 11: Detaching Lower Clips

3. Detach the upper clips, and release the hook (A) and pin (B) by pulling the

driver's dashboard lower cover (C) back.

Use the appropriate tool from the KTC trim tool set to
avoid damage when prying components.

Take care not to scratch the dashboard and related
parts.

2008 Honda Civic EX

2006-08 ACCESSORIES & EQUIPMENT Dashboard - Civic (All Except Hybrid)