VTM-4 Control Unit Replacement

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2008 Honda Pilot, 2007 Honda Pilot, and 2006 Honda Pilot. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

NOTE: The VTM-4 control unit must be initialized (see INITIALIZATION OF THE VTM-4 CONTROL UNIT ) after replacement, otherwise the 4WD system will not work.

Remove the jack cover and jack (see TRIM REMOVAL/INSTALLATION - REAR SIDE AREA ).
Remove the fuel filler door latch from the body by turning it 90 degrees.
Loosen the three nuts (A).

Fig 1: VTM-4 Control Unit Connectors And Fasteners With Torque Specifications
Courtesy of AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO., INC.
Disconnect the VTM-4 control unit connectors (B).
Remove the VTM-4 control unit (C).
Install the VTM-4 control unit in the reverse order of removal.