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Audio-Navigation Unit Removal/Installation

SRS components are located in this area. Review the SRS component location (see COMPONENT LOCATION INDEX ), and the precautions and procedures (see PRECAUTIONS AND PROCEDURES ) in the SRS section before doing repairs or service.

NOTE:
  • Put on gloves to protect your hands.
  • Take care not to scratch the dashboard and related parts.
  • Lay a workshop towel under the parts when working on them to protect the face panel from scratches or other damage.
  • Do not work in a dusty or dirty place.
  • Discharge static electricity from your body before and during the work.
  • Do not touch the circuit board(s) with your bare hands.
  • Do not work with dirty hands.
  • Be careful not to fold the flat plate cable.
  • Do not touch the terminal connector of the flat plate cable with your bare hands. (If you have touched it, wipe it off thoroughly.)
  • Before replacing the audio-navigation unit, make sure to remove the customer's navigation DVD, and their audio CD, or PC card. Remanufactured audio-navigation units do not come with a navigation DVD. Re-install the customer's navigation DVD, audio CD, and audio PC card into the new remanufactured unit. If the navigation display won't open, manually remove the navigation DVD, audio CD, and PC card (see CD, DVD, AND PC CARD REMOVAL/INSTALLATION  ).
  • If you are replacing the audio-navigation unit, write down the audio presets (if possible), then enter them into the new audio-navigation unit.
  • If after replacing the audio-navigation unit, the vehicle starts up in the inline diag screen (see SYSTEM ALWAYS COMES UP IN THE IN-LINE DIAGNOSTIC MODE (FACTORY DIAG MODE)  ).
  1. Make sure you have the 4-digit anti-theft code for the navigation system.
  2. Eject all the discs from the original audio-navigation unit (see CD, DVD, AND PC CARD REMOVAL/INSTALLATION  ). To avoid scratching or damaging the DVD, temporarily place the DVD in jewel case.
  3. Remove the center lower lid (see DASHBOARD CENTER LOWER COVER REMOVAL/INSTALLATION ).
  4. Remove the bolt (A).
    Fig 1: Center Lower Lid Bolt With Torque Specifications
    G06954465Courtesy of AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO., INC.
  5. Remove the dashboard center upper trim (see DASHBOARD CENTER TRIM REMOVAL/INSTALLATION ).
  6. Lift the panel, taking care not to damage the dashboard. Insert the appropriate tool into the gap (A) between the dashboard and the center panel, then release the clips in order from the gap side.
    Fig 2: Inserting Tool Into Gap Between Dashboard And Center Panel
    G06954466Courtesy of AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO., INC.
  7. Disconnect the hazard warning switch 5P connector (B) and the front passenger's airbag cutoff indicator 5P connector (C).
  8. Disconnect the connectors, then pull out the audio-navigation unit (A).
    Fig 3: Identifying Audio-Navigation Unit
    G06954467Courtesy of AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO., INC.
  9. Remove the mounting screws (A) and bolts (B) from the audio-navigation unit (C), then remove the bracket (D).
    Fig 4: Removing Audio-Navigation Unit With Torque Specifications
    G06954468Courtesy of AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO., INC.
  10. Remove the audio-navigation unit from the center panel (E).
  11. Install the audio-navigation unit in the reverse order of removal and note these items:
    • Make sure all connectors are secure.
    • If needed, enter the anti-theft codes for the audio system.
    • Set the clock.
  12. Give the new anti-theft code to the customer if the audio-navigation unit is replaced.
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