Audio-Navigation Unit Removal/Installation

Audio-Navigation Unit Removal/Installation

SRS components are located in this area. Review the SRS component location Locations, and the precautions and procedures Service and Repair 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.
- Do not touch the terminal connector of the flat plate cable with your bare hands. (If you have touched it, wipe it off thoroughly.)
- If you are replacing the audio-navigation unit, write down the audio presets (if possible), then enter them into the new audio-navigation unit.
- Eject the disc before removing the audio-navigation unit to prevent damaging the CD/DVD player's load mechanism.

1. Make sure you have the 4-digit anti-theft code for the navigation system.

2. Open the center pocket, and remove the center pocket cover (A).






3. Remove the center lower trim Dashboard Center Lower Trim Removal / Installation.

4. Remove the bolt (A).






5. Lower the glove box Service and Repair.

6. Push out the audio-navigation unit (A) from behind the unit, taking care not to damage the connector (B).

NOTE: Use your hand, do not use tools to push out the audio-navigation unit.






7. Lift the panel taking care not to damage the dashboard. Insert the appropriate tool into the gap between the dashboard and the panel, then release the clips in order from the gap side.






8. Pull out the center panel (A).






9. Disconnect the connectors (B), then remove the center panel.

10. Remove the mounting bolts (A), and screws, from the audio-navigation unit (B), then remove the bracket (C).






11. Remove the audio-navigation unit (A) from the center panel (B).





12. If you are replacing the audio-navigation unit, remove the SD module from the original audio-navigation unit, and install it in the replacement audio-navigation unit SD Module Removal/Installation.

NOTE: To avoid damaging the audio-navigation unit or SD module:

- Do not remove the SD module with any of the audio-navigation unit connectors connected.
- Do not power up the audio-navigation unit without the SD module installed.

13. Install the audio-navigation unit in the reverse order of removal, and make sure all connectors are secure.

14. Check any official Honda service website for more service information about the navigation system.

NOTE: If you are replacing the audio-navigation unit, remove the SD module SD Module Removal/Installation.

15. Enter the new navigation anti-theft code.

16. Park the vehicle outside, and do the GPS initialization.

17. Give the new audio-navigation unit anti-theft code to the customer.