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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.
  1. Remove the rear seat (see REAR SEAT REMOVAL/INSTALLATION ).
  2. Remove the trunk front trim panel (see TRIM REMOVAL/INSTALLATION - TRUNK AREA ).
  3. Loosen the SH-AWD control unit mounting bolts (A), then remove the SH-AWD control unit (B).
    Fig 1: Identifying SH-AWD Control Unit Mounting Bolts
    G05494683Courtesy of AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO., INC.
  4. Disconnect the SH-AWD control unit connectors (C).
  5. Install the SH-AWD control unit in the reverse order of removal.
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