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SH-AWD® Control Unit Replacement

NOTE: The SH-AWD control unit must be initialized (see SH-AWD® CONTROL UNIT INITIALIZATION  ) after replacement, otherwise the SH-AWD system will not function.
  1. Remove the trunk front trim panel (see TRIM REMOVAL/INSTALLATION - TRUNK AREA ).
  2. Remove the SH-AWD control unit (A).
    Fig 1: SH-AWD Control Unit And Connectors With Torque Specifications
    G08067370Courtesy of AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO., INC.
  3. Disconnect the SH-AWD control unit connectors (B).
  4. Install the SH-AWD control unit in the reverse order of removal.