Audio Unit Removal/Installation

SRS components are located in this area. Review the SRS component locations (see COMPONENT LOCATION INDEX ), and the precautions and procedures (see PRECAUTIONS AND PROCEDURES ) before doing repairs or service.

NOTE:

Put on gloves to protect your hands.
Take care not to scratch the dashboard and related parts.
Lay a workshop towel under the parts when working on them to protect the face panel from scratches or other damage.
Eject all the CDs before removing the audio unit to prevent damaging the CD player's load mechanism.
If you are replacing the audio unit, write down the audio presets (if possible), and enter them into the new audio unit.

Make sure you have the anti-theft codes for the audio system and the navigation system (if equipped).
Remove the center console trim (see CENTER TRIM REMOVAL/INSTALLATION ).
Remove the self tapping screws, then pull out the audio unit (A).

Fig 1: Identifying Audio Unit And Connectors
Courtesy of AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO., INC.
Disconnect the connectors (B), then remove the audio unit.
Remove the climate control unit (see CLIMATE CONTROL UNIT REMOVAL/INSTALLATION ).
Remove the interface dial (see NAVIGATION DISPLAY UNIT REMOVAL/INSTALLATION ).
Remove the screws and the audio unit (A) from the audio panel (B).

Fig 2: Identifying Audio Unit And Audio Panel
Courtesy of AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO., INC.
Install the audio unit in the reverse order of removal, and note these items:
- Make sure all the connectors and the antenna lead are secure.
- Enter the anti-theft codes for the audio system and the navigation system, and set the clock (on vehicles without navigation).
- If necessary, enter the navigation system code.