Audio Unit Removal/Installation

SRS components are located in this area. Review the SRS COMPONENT LOCATION INDEX and PRECAUTIONS AND PROCEDURES in the SRS before doing repairs or service.

NOTE:

Eject all the CDs before remove the audio unit to prevent damaging the CD player's load mechanism.
Put on gloves to protect your hands.
Take care not to scratch the dashboard and related parts.
If you are replacing the audio unit, write down the audio presets (if possible), and enter them into the new audio unit.

Make sure you have the anti-theft code for the audio system.
Remove the dashboard center panel (see CENTER PANEL REMOVAL/INSTALLATION ).
Remove the four mounting bolts, then remove the audio unit.
Disconnect the audio connectors (A) and AM/FM antenna sublead (B).

Fig 1: Identifying Audio Unit Removal/Installation
Courtesy of AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO., INC.
Remove the eight mounting bolts securing the audio unit to the audio unit bracket.
Install the audio unit in the reverse order of removal, and note these items:
- Make sure the audio unit connector is plugged in properly, and the AM/FM antenna sublead is connected properly.
- Enter the anti-theft code for the audio system.
- Set the clock.