Without AcuraLink

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Remove the right rear side trim panel (see TRIM REMOVAL/INSTALLATION - REAR SIDE AREA ).
Disconnect the connectors (A), then remove the bolts (B) and pull out the XM receiver (C).

Fig 1: AcuraLink Control Unit (XM Receiver) With Torque Specifications (Without Acuralink)
Courtesy of AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO., INC.
Install the XM receiver in the reverse order of removal.
If you replaced the XM Receiver, register the new XM Receiver unit I.D. number with XM radio 800-852-9696.