Honda Accord ESM 2003 · Service Manual Service Manual 2003

Steering Hanger Beam Replacement

Steering Hanger Beam Replacement

NOTE: Put on gloves to protect your hands.

1.Remove the dashboard.

2.Remove the these items from the dashboard:


3.Detach the hooks by pulling both blind covers (A) back, release the hooks (B), then remove the covers.

SDA3A00J26220257121KBAD01Fastener Locations: Hook, 2BAB

4.On both side, detach the clips and release the hooks (A), then remove the tweeters (B) or tweeter grille. Disconnect the tweeter connectors (C).

SDA3A00J26220257121KBAD02Fastener Locations: Clip, 4ABC

5.From the front of the dashboard, detach the harness clips (A, B)

SDA3A00J26220257121KBAD03BA

6.From the back of the dashbord, Detach the harness clips (A) from both sides. LHD is shown, RHD is symmetrical.

Driver's side:

SDA3A00J26220257121KBAD04A

Passenger's side:

SEA3E00J26220257121KBAD01CCAB

7.On passenger's side, disconnect the glove box light bulb socket (B), and detach the connectors (C).

8.Remove the screws (A, B) securing the dashboard (C) and steering hanger beam (D), and detach the clips (E), then separate the dashboard and steering hanger beam.

SEA3E00J26220257121KBAD02Fastener Locations: Screw, 5A: Bolt B: Clip, 2EAEAEAABAC5 x 0.8 mm
5 N·m
(0.5 kgf·m,
4 lbf·ft)
BCDFBBBBBB (LHD)LHD, 8
RHD, 7

9.Install the beam in the reverse order of removal, and note these items:

  • Make sure the dashboard wire harness (F) is not pinched.
  • Make sure the connectors are plugged in properly.