Audio Unit Removal/Installation

SRS components are located in this area. Review the SRS COMPONENT LOCATION INDEX and 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 discs before removing the audio unit to prevent damaging the CD/DVD 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 dashboard center panel (see DASHBOARD CENTER PANEL REMOVAL/INSTALLATION ) and center pocket (see CENTER POCKET REMOVAL/INSTALLATION ).
Remove the self-tapping screws, then pull out the audio unit (A).

Fig 1: Identifying Audio Unit, Lever & Tab
Courtesy of AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO., INC.
Disconnect the audio unit connectors and climate control unit connectors, then remove the audio unit.
NOTE: When you disconnect audio unit connector A, while pushing the tab (B), pull the lever (C) up, and disconnect the connector.
Remove the bolts and the stay (A) from the audio unit, then remove the screws and climate control unit (B).

Fig 2: Identifying Climate Control Unit & Stay
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 anti-theft codes for the audio system.
- Set the clock (on vehicles without navigation).
- If necessary, enter the navigation system code.
Give the new anti-theft codes to the customer.