DC2 dashboard (with dash harness, heater box, fusebox, console and trim)

Interior Dashboard and interior conversion Verified Modification Required

Compatibility Overview

Source Vehicle

Integra

Generation: DC2

Years: 1994-1997 (OBD1)

Target Vehicle

Civic

Generation: EG

Years: 1992-1995

Installation Difficulty

Easy Basic tools
Moderate Some experience
Difficult Skilled work
Expert Professional

Reference

EV specs → PLE Cylinder Head → RNE ECU →
A complete DC2 dash with its harness attached is the right starting point; keep everything from the same OBD generation (94-97 DC2 is OBD1, matching an OBD1 EG main harness). The DC2 heater box bolts to the EG firewall with no modification and should be used instead of the EG unit. The DC2 underdash fusebox is optional but enables all dash functions, and its fuses sit in the same locations as the EG box. The DC2 center console and armrest align correctly once their brackets and the carpet are fitted; DC2 black carpet fits the EG almost perfectly. DC2 kick panels fit but need the EG sill mouldings trimmed.
Wiring: of the three dash harness plugs (green to fusebox, grey to main harness, blue to rear harness), only the green connects directly - the DC2 dash harness must be traced with a multimeter and re-pinned into the EG grey and blue connector shells, plus one soldered splice (YEL/BLK on the grey plug to YEL on the green plug) for the turn signals/hazards. Metalwork: grind the fusebox mount off and transfer the EG fusebox mount to the DC2 driver-side dash mount, drill out the EG dash mount spot welds, notch for the steering support beam, and fabricate small sheet-metal brackets for both dash mounts. Trimming: cut excess plastic behind the cluster opening, trim the steering column support beam, cut the door trims (peel and re-glue the vinyl), trim the EG door sill mouldings for the DC2 kick panels, and cut one seat belt hole in the DC2 carpet.

Important Caveats

  • • If the EG has a passenger airbag, use a DC2 dash with the passenger airbag intact - a dash with a deployed or removed bag leaves an unresolved gap and an SRS problem.
  • • Wiring differences reportedly exist between OBD1 and OBD2 dashes; mixing generations is unverified, so trace and re-pin using parts from a single donor.
  • • Do not rely on generic pin maps (one earlier guide claims only the blue plug needs swapping) - on this documented car every plug differed, so verify with a multimeter.
  • • The heater box copper pipes deform easily when removing old heater hoses; plan on new hoses and some coolant loss.

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