Need quick help on removing Accords center dash panel...

[Freestyler717 10+ year member]

Need help removing the panel which goes from the bottom of the 2 middle air vents the the windshield. What tools do i need and whats the procedure.

I don't wanna just pry it because it will ruin/dent the dash.... accords have that soft-ish plastic that dents.

Thanks, i wanna try to do this before the sun goes down.

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[Orion Man 10+ year member]

Good luck, I haven't even had the pleasure of working on one of those.

 

[.::DuD3::. 10+ year member]

sorry can't help ya there. even though i want to pick up one of those accords //content.invisioncic.com/y282845/emoticons/smile.gif.1ebc41e1811405b213edfc4622c41e27.gif

 

[loud-n-low 10+ year member]

enjoy the $150 dash kit...i didnt

 

[datboiroy]

i took a small flathead screwdriver and from the back pryed it up, its all held on by clips, then once the back is pryed up, work your way to the front, be careful not to break the clips. the first time is frustrating, if you use a big screw driver, your gonna make dents. i have a few from when i opened mine up for the first time. but you can barely see them unless you look straight at it.

 

[Freestyler717 10+ year member]

Ill try your technique. Do i need a clip removal tool?

 

[datboiroy]

enjoy the $150 dash kit...i didnt

i hate those, makes your interior downgrading

 

[datboiroy]

Ill try your technique. Do i need a clip removal tool?

whats that? just be sure to pry gently and not yank it off. what are you installing? replacing the whole unit or just the cubby below the factory radio/ac unit?

 

[req 5,000+ posts]

if you can. get a thin hard plastic spatula kind of tool instead of a screwdriver.

 

[datboiroy]

if you can. get a thin hard plastic spatula kind of tool instead of a screwdriver.

not a bad idea, i might have to try that when i replace my headunit

 

[Freestyler717 10+ year member]

My 3sixty was installed there. I had a problem with the unit, they reinstalled it but didn't tune it because you need a palm pilot. I have a palm now and want to tune it, so i need to get to the unit.

Im going to use a small flathead along with a putty knife. Putty knife to protect the trim, will use both in tandem.

...check out this tool. It would have been perfect.

 

[datboiroy]

My 3sixty was installed there. I had a problem with the unit, they reinstalled it but didn't tune it because you need a palm pilot. I have a palm now and want to tune it, so i need to get to the unit.
Im going to use a small flathead along with a putty knife. Putty knife to protect the trim, will use both in tandem.

...check out this tool. It would have been perfect.

http://akamaipix.crutchfield.com/products/2007/042/h042DM4022-f.jpeg

ya it would, goodluck

 

[THUNDERBIRD 10+ year member]

yeah get that tool and use it! i have one and love it, used it on my dads caddy, moms lincoln ls and a buddys lexus. it is a cheap tool too. or you can get a mini hook and pic kit and use that. like this http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/Snap-on-Tools-mini-pick-set-SGASA204A-hook-awl-90-NIB_W0QQcmdZViewItemQQcategoryZ35625QQihZ002QQitemZ120105098945QQrdZ1QQsspagenameZWDVW harbor freight has them for cheap

 

[htownplaya456 10+ year member]

panel poppers are your friends... especially when their plastic and made for delicate panels

 

[Freestyler717 10+ year member]

Holy gosh. This is harder than expected... Should i do one side first, then pop the other side, or should i go left right left right. ITs hard to get the back part because of the window.

What is that little round button-ish thing closest to the window?

Once i get it popped, do i lift the front up. (aka, back hinge) or does the whole thing come out?

Any other tips? Im having lots of trouble.