VTM-4 Control Unit Replacement

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NOTE: The VTM-4 control unit must be initialized after replacement, otherwise the 4WD system will not function.

Remove the right side kick panel (see TRIM REMOVAL/INSTALLATION - DOOR AREAS ).
Remove the three bolts (A) from the VTM-4 control unit(B).

Fig 1: VTM-4 Control Unit And Bolts With Torque Specifications
Courtesy of AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO., INC.
Disconnect the VTM-4 control unit connectors.
Install the VTM-4 control unit in the reverse order of removal.
Do the VTM-4 control unit initialization (see INITIALIZATION OF THE VTM-4 CONTROL UNIT ).