Honda CR-V: Driver's Vent Panel 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.
• 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.

1. Remove the driver's vent panel (A).

1. Apply protective tape (B) to the dashboard side panel (C) next to the driver's vent panel. Use the trim tool to pry the front left side of the panel partially out.
2. Pry the front bottom of the panel slightly toward you.

2. Pull the lower portion of the driver's vent panel (A) slightly toward you to release the clips (B). Detach the clips (C) by pulling the middle and upper portions of the panel toward you by hand.

3. Disconnect the power mirror switch connector (D) and VSA OFF switch connector (E), then if necessary remove the switch (F) from the panel.

4. If necessary, remove the screws, then remove the driver's vent (A) from the driver's vent panel (B).

5. Install the 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.
• Make sure the connectors are plugged in properly.

Driver's Inner Dashboard Trim 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.
• 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.

1. Remove the instrument upper visor.

2. Gently pull out along the driver's inside dashboard trim (A) to release the clips and hooks (B), then remove the 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 and hooks into place securely.

Driver's Outer Dashboard Trim 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.
• 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.

1. Remove the instrument upper visor.

2. Pull out the upper edge of the driver's outer dashboard trim (A) by releasing the hooks (B) with a trim tool, then remove the trim.

3. Install the 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 hooks into place securely.

Driver's Dashboard Undercover Removal/Installation

NOTE: Take care not to scratch the dashboard and related parts.

1. Remove the driver's dashboard undercover (A).

1. Turn the lock knob (B) 90º.
2. Gently pull down the rear edge to detach the clip.
3. Pull the cover away to release the pin (C) from the holder (D).

2. Install the undercover in the reverse order of removal, and note these items:

• Check if the clip is damaged or stress-whitened, and if necessary, replace it with a new one.
• Push the clip 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:

• Put on gloves to protect your hands.
• 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.

1. Adjust the steering column upward.

2. Remove the driver's dashboard undercover.

3. Gently pull out on the lower edge of the dashboard lower cover (A) to detach the lower clips.

4. Detach the clips, and release the hooks (A) by pulling the driver's dashboard lower cover (B) back.

5. If necessary, remove the screws, then remove the driver's lower pocket (A).

6. Install the cover 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 and hooks into place securely.

Front Console Cover Removal/Installation

NOTE: Take care not to scratch the dashboard and related parts.

1. Remove the console cover (A).

1. Remove the clips (B, C).
2. Gently pull out the cover to detach the clips (D).
3. Driver's side: Pull the cover away to release the pin (E) from the holder (F).
   Passenger's side: Pull the cover to release the hook (G).

Driver's side

Passenger's side

2. Install the cover 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 and hook into place securely.

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