SH-AWD® Control Unit Replacement

NOTE: The SH-AWD control unit must be initialized (see SH-AWD® DIFFERENTIAL CLUTCH TORQUE MEMORIZATION ) after replacement, otherwise the SH-AWD system will not function.

Remove the rear seat (see SEAT CUSHION FRONT DUCT ).
Remove the trunk front trim panel (see TRIM REMOVAL/INSTALLATION - TRUNK AREA ).
Loosen the SH-AWD control unit mounting bolts (A), then remove the SH-AWD control unit (B).

Fig 1: SH-AWD Control Unit Mounting Bolts With Torque Specifications
Courtesy of AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO., INC.
Disconnect the SH-AWD control unit connectors (C).
Install the SH-AWD control unit in the reverse order of removal.
Do the SH-AWD control unit initialization (see SH-AWD® CONTROL UNIT INITIALIZATION ).