How to remove Honda Accord instrument gauge cluster?
How to remove Honda Accord instrument gauge cluster?
Proceed to remove the Driver's Dashboard Undercover.
Remove the driver's dashboard undercover (A).
1-1 Gently pull down the rear edge to detach the clips. Because of the rear hooks (B) which are located above the driver's dashboard lower cover ©, the undercover doesn't fall down.
1-2 Slightly pull the undercover rearward, with its rear edge above the driver's dashboard lower cover, to release its holder (D) from the pin (E).
1-3 Lower the front of the undercover to release the rear hooks from the driver's dashboard lower cover.
1-4 If equipped, disconnect the foot well light connector (F).
Install the undercover in the reverse order of removal, and note these items:
• If the clips are damaged or stress-whitened, replace them with new ones.
• Push the clips into place securely.
• If equipped, make sure the foot well light connector is plugged in properly.
• Make sure the holder of the undercover is installed securely to the pin.
NOTE:
• Take care not to scratch the dashboard and its related parts.
• When removing components, use the trim tools or equivalent.
Then start to remove the Driver's Dashboard Lower Cover
Loosen the tilt/telescopic lock lever, and adjust the steering column upward. Leave the lock lever still be loosened.
Remove the driver's dashboard lower cover (A).
2-1 Open the driver's pocket (B), and remove the screw ©.
2-2 Pull out the bottom of the cover to detach the clips (D).
2-3 Pull out along the edge of the cover to detach the clips (E, F).
Disconnect the connectors, if equipped:
• The head light adjuster switch connector (G)
• The headlight washer switch connector, the corner sensor connector, or the headlight adjuster switch/corner sensor switch connector (H)
• The VSA/CMBS OFF switch connector (I)
• Some RHD models: The ultrasonic sensor switch connector or the ultrasonic sensor switch/tilt sensor switch connector
NOTE:
• Take care not to scratch the dashboard and its related parts.
• When removing components, use the trim tools or equivalent.
• LHD model is shown; RHD model is symmetrical.
The Final step
Remove the two bolts from under the dashboard, then pull the gauge control module (A) out carefully.
Disconnect the 32P connector (B) from the gauge control module.
Install the gauge control module in the reverse order of removal.