Gauge Control Module Replacement

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NOTE: Before replacing the gauge control module, do the Rewriting the ODO Data and Transferring the Maintenance Minder Data on a New Gauge Control Module procedure (see REWRITING THE ODO DATA AND TRANSFERRING THE MAINTENANCE MINDER DATA TO A NEW GAUGE CONTROL MODULE ).

Remove the instrument panel (see INSTRUMENT PANEL REMOVAL/INSTALLATION ).
Remove the screws from the gauge control module (A), and spread a protective cloth (B) on the upper column cover.

Fig 1: Identifying Gauge Control Module And Protective Cloth With Screws
Courtesy of AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO., INC.
Disconnect the connectors (C), and remove the gauge control module.
Install the gauge in the reverse order of removal.
Rewriting the ODO data and transferring the maintenance minder data to a new gauge control module (see Rewriting the ODO Data and Transferring the Maintenance Minder Data to a New Gauge Control Module ).
NOTE: Check any official Honda service website for more information on how to write odometer information to a gauge control module that will not communicate with the HDS.