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SRS components are located in this area. Review the SRS component location (see COMPONENT LOCATION INDEX ).

Also review 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.).
  • Eject all the discs before removing the audio unit to prevent damaging the CD/DVD player's load mechanism.
  • If you are replacing the audio unit, write down the audio presets (if possible), and enter them into the new audio unit.
  1. Make sure you have the anti-theft code for the audio system.
  2. Remove the sub-display visor (see SUBDISPLAY VISOR REMOVAL/INSTALLATION ).
  3. Remove the center pocket hole lid and bolts, then pull out the center panel (A).
    Fig 1: Identifying Center Pocket Hole Lid And Bolts
    G06467365Courtesy of AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO., INC.
  4. Disconnect the connectors (B) and the air hose (C), then remove the center panel.
  5. Remove the bolts, screws and the brackets (A).
    Fig 2: Identifying Brackets With Bolts And Screws
    G06467366Courtesy of AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO., INC.
  6. Remove the screws, rear covers (A) and the audio unit (B) from the center panel display (C).
    Fig 3: Identifying Audio Unit, Rear Covers And Center Panel Display
    G06467367Courtesy of AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO., INC.
  7. Install the audio unit in the reverse order of removal, and note these items:
    • Make sure all connectors and antenna lead are secure.
    • Enter the anti-theft code for the audio system, then set the clock.