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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.
  1. Make sure you have the anti-theft codes for the audio system and the navigation system (if equipped).
  2. Remove the console trim (see DASHBOARD CENTER TRIM REMOVAL/INSTALLATION ).
  3. Remove the bolts (A) and screws, then pull out the audio unit (B).
    Fig 1: Pulling Out Audio Unit With Torque Specifications
    G07355422Courtesy of AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO., INC.
  4. Disconnect the connectors (C), then remove the audio unit.
  5. Remove the climate control unit (see CLIMATE CONTROL UNIT REMOVAL/INSTALLATION ).
  6. Remove the interface dial (see INTERFACE DIAL REMOVAL/INSTALLATION ).
  7. Remove the screws and the audio unit (A) from the audio panel (B).
    Fig 2: Removing Screws And Audio Unit From Audio Panel
    G07355423Courtesy of AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO., INC.
  8. Install the audio unit in the reverse order of removal, and note these items: