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HandsFreeLink Control Unit Removal/Installation

NOTE: Tell the customer they need to write down all phone numbers as there is no way to transfer the information in the original HandsFreeLink control unit to a new HandsFreeLink control unit
  1. Remove the center console panel (see CENTER CONSOLE PANEL REMOVAL/INSTALLATION )
  2. Disconnect the HandsFreeLink 28P connector (A)
    NOTE: With keyless access Disconnect the LF antenna 2P connector (B)
    Fig 1: Identifying Handsfreelink 28P And LF Antenna 2P Connectors
    G05989997Courtesy of AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO., INC.
  3. Remove the screws (A) and HandsFreeLink control unit(B)
    Fig 2: Identifying Handsfreelink Control Unit
    G05989998Courtesy of AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO., INC.
  4. Install the HandsFreeLink control unit in the reverse order of removal

    After replacing the HandsFreeLink control unit, tell the client

    • They need to pair their phones to the system
    • They need to set up their system preferences