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Throttle Actuator Control Module Replacement

  1. Remove the right kick panel (see TRIM REMOVAL/INSTALLATION - DOOR AREAS ).
  2. Remove the glove box (see GLOVE BOX REMOVAL/INSTALLATION ).
  3. Remove the HandsFreeLink control unit (see HFL-NAVIGATION MICROPHONE REMOVAL/INSTALLATION ) and the adaptive cruise control (ACC) unit and its bracket (if equipped) (see DISTANCE SWITCH TEST ).
  4. Disconnect the throttle actuator control module 16P connector (A).

    With Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC) System 

    Fig 1: Disconnecting Throttle Actuator Control Module 16P Connector - With ACC System
    G06164028Courtesy of AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO., INC.

    Without Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC) System 

    Fig 2: Disconnecting Throttle Actuator Control Module 16P Connector - Without ACC System
    G06164029Courtesy of AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO., INC.
  5. Remove the nuts (B) and the throttle actuator control module (C).
  6. Install the parts in the reverse order of removal.