SH-AWD Control Unit Replacement

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2009 Acura MDX, 2008 Acura MDX, and 2007 Acura MDX. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

NOTE: The SH-AWD control unit must be initialized (see SH-AWD Control Unit Initialization ) after replacement, other wise the SH-AWD system will not function.

Remove the rear left side trim panel cover (see TRIM REMOVAL/INSTALLATION - REAR SIDE AREA ).
Remove the cargo floor lid and the cargo box (see TRIM REMOVAL/INSTALLATION - CARGO AREA ).
Remove the SH-AWD control unit (A).

Fig 1: SH-AWD Control Unit And Connectors With Torque Specifications
Courtesy of AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO., INC.
Disconnect the SH-AWD control unit connectors (B).
Install the SH-AWD control unit in the reverse order of removal.