With AcuraLink

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

Remove the center console (see CENTER CONSOLE REMOVAL/INSTALLATION ).
Remove the HandsFreeLink control unit (see HFL SWITCH TEST )
Remove the audio-navigation unit (see AUDIO-NAVIGATION UNIT REMOVAL/INSTALLATION )
Remove the bolts (A), and loosen the bolt (B)

Fig 1: Identifying Acuralink Control Unit (XM Receiver) And Bolts
Courtesy of AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO., INC.

Bolt Specifications: 6 x 1.0 mm, 9.4 N.m (0.95 kgf m, 6.9 lbf ft
Pull the AcuraLink control unit (XM receiver) (C) out, then disconnect the connectors from the AcuraLink control unit (XM receiver), and detach the clips
Install the AcuraLink control unit (XM receiver) in the reverse order of removal
NOTE: If you replaced the AcuraLink control unit (XM receiver) make sure it has the latest software (see ACURALINK CONTROL UNIT UPDATE )
Call XM Satellite Radio to update the client's account with the new XM/HIP serial number Also call Acura Client Services to reactivate the AcuraLink