Honda Civic. Manual — part 406

Fig. 3: Detaching Clips Along Upper Edge Of Instrument Panel

5. Install the instrument panel in the reverse order of removal, and note these

items:

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

Push the clips into place securely.

GAUGE CONTROL MODULE (SPEEDO) TRIM REMOVAL/INSTALLATION

Special Tools Required

KTC trim tool set SOJATP2014 *

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

1. Pry up on the inside edge of the gauge control module (speedo) trim (A) with a

trim tool to detach the clips.

NOTE:

Take care not to scratch the dashboard and related
parts.

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

2008 Honda Civic EX

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

Fig. 4: Detaching Clips Of Gauge Control Module (Speedo) Trim

2. Using a trim tool, detach the clips, and release the hooks (A) and pins (B)

along the edge of the gauge control module (speedo) trim (C), then remove the
trim.

2008 Honda Civic EX

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

Fig. 5: Releasing Hooks And Pins To Remove Trim

3. Install the trim in the reverse order of removal, and note these items:

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

Push the clips into place securely.

SUBDISPLAY VISOR REMOVAL/INSTALLATION

Special Tools Required

KTC trim tool set SOJATP2014 *

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

NOTE:

Put on gloves to protect your hands.

Take care not to scratch the dashboard and related
parts.

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

2008 Honda Civic EX

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

1. Remove the driver's dashboard lower cover (see DRIVER'S DASHBOARD

LOWER COVER REMOVAL/INSTALLATION ).

2. Tilt the steering column down, and telescope it out.
3. Remove the screw.

Fig. 6: Removing Subdisplay Visor Screw

4. Pull the back of the driver's pocket (A) (4-door) or switch panel (2-door) by

hand from the driver's lower cover opening to release the clips (B) and hook
(C) on the outside.

2008 Honda Civic EX

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