Dashboard Panel Disassembly/Reassembly

2002 Honda Civic SiSECTION Dashboard Panel Disassembly/Reassembly
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2006 Honda Odyssey and 2005 Honda Odyssey. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
NOTE: Take care not to scratch the dashboard panel and related parts.
  1. Remove the steering hanger beam (see DASHBOARD/STEERING HANGER BEAM DISASSEMBLY/REASSEMBLY  ).
  2. Remove the screws, then remove the driver's A/C duct (A) from the dashboard (B).
    Fig 1: Removing Driver's A/C Duct From Dashboard
    G03705999Courtesy of AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO., INC.
  3. Remove the screws, then remove the passenger's A/C duct (A) from the dashboard (B).
    Fig 2: Removing Passenger's A/C Duct From Dashboard
    G03706000Courtesy of AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO., INC.
  4. Remove the screws, then remove the center A/C duct (A) from the dashboard (B).
    Fig 3: Removing Center A/C Duct From Dashboard
    G03706001Courtesy of AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO., INC.
  5. Remove the screws, then remove the defogger duct (A) from the dashboard (B).
    Fig 4: Removing Defogger Duct From Dashboard
    G03706002Courtesy of AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO., INC.
  6. Reassembly the dashboard in the reverse order of assembly.
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