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Audio Disc Changer Removal/Installation

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 ) 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.
  • Eject all the discs before removing the audio unit and audio disc changer to prevent damaging the CD player's load mechanism.
  1. Make sure you have the anti-theft codes for the audio system and the navigation system.
  2. Remove the instrument panel (see INSTRUMENT PANEL REMOVAL/INSTALLATION ).
  3. Remove the bolts (A), then pull out the audio unit (B) and navigation display (C).
    Fig 1: Identifying Audio Unit, Navigation Display And Bolts
    G05969040Courtesy of AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO., INC.
  4. Disconnect the connectors (D), then remove the audio unit.
  5. Remove the bolts (A), and the audio disc changer (B).
    Fig 2: Identifying Audio Disc Changer, Connector And Bolts
    G00510869Courtesy of AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO., INC.
  6. Install the audio disc changer in the reverse order of removal, and note these items:
    • Make sure all connectors and the antenna lead are secure.
    • Enter the anti-theft codes for the audio system and the navigation system.