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).
- 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.
- 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:
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).
- Turn the lock knob (B) 90º.
- Gently pull down the rear edge to detach the
clip.
- 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).
- Remove the clips (B, C).
- Gently pull out the cover to detach the clips (D).
- 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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Special Tools Required
KTC trim tool set SOJATP2014 *
* Available through the American Honda Tool and
Equipment Program; call 888-424-6857
SRS components are located in this area. Review the SRS compo
NOTE: Take care not to scratch the dashboard and
related parts.
1. Open the glove box (A), and detach the hook (B) of
the glove box damper. While holding the glove box,
release the glove box stop (C)
SRS components are located in this area. Review the
SRS component locations and the
precautions and procedures before
doing repairs or service.
NOTE: Take care not to scratch the dashboard and
relate
SEE MORE:
If equipped
On U.S. model is shown
Do not put any items on the dual
deck cargo shelf that could block
your view or be thrown around the
vehicle during a crash.
Do not use the dual deck cargo shelf
if the rear seats are folded down.
Do not exceed the dual deck cargo
shelf load limit o
Press the AM/FMor CD/XM
button to switch to the radio or
satellite radio while a CD is playing.
If there is a PC card in the audio unit,
touch the CARD icon to switch to
the PC card while a CD is playing.
Touch the CDC icon again to play
the CD in the CD changer.
If you turn the system
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