Immobilizer Control Unit-Receiver Replacement

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NOTE: 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 servicing.

Remove the driver's dashboard lower cover (see DRIVER'S DASHBOARD LOWER COVER REMOVAL/INSTALLATION ).
Remove the steering column covers (see REMOVAL ).
Disconnect the 7P connector (A) from the immobilizer control unit-receiver (B).

Fig 1: Identifying 7P Connector Terminals, Immobilizer Control Unit-Receiver And Ignition Key Cylinder
Courtesy of AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO., INC.
Remove the two screws and the immobilizer control unit-receiver from the ignition key cylinder (C).
Install the immobilizer control unit-receiver in the reverse order of removal.
After replacement, program all of the customer's keys (Requires all of the customer's keys and the PCM code.) with the HDS (see Registration for Immobilizer System ).