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2008 Acura MDX

Audio Unit Removal/Installation

2008 Acura MDXSECTION Audio Unit 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 ) 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 disc before remove the audio unit to prevent damaging the CD/DVD player's load mechanism.
  • If you are replacing the audio unit, write down the audio presets (if possible), and enter them into the new audio unit.
  1. Make sure you have the anti-theft codes for the audio system and the navigation system (if equipped).
  2. Remove the driver's inner dashboard trim (see DRIVER'S INNER DASHBOARD TRIM REMOVAL/INSTALLATION ), and front passenger's dashboard trim (see PASSENGER'S DASHBOARD TRIM REMOVAL/INSTALLATION ).
  3. Remove the console lower trim panel (A) and the self tapping screws, then pull out the audio unit (B).
    Fig 1: Identifying Console Lower Trim Panel, Connectors And Audio Unit
    G05488526Courtesy of AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO., INC.
  4. Disconnect the connectors (C), then remove the audio unit.
  5. Remove the climate control unit (see DUST AND POLLEN FILTER REPLACEMENT ).
  6. Remove the screws and the audio unit (A) from the audio panel (B).
    Fig 2: Identifying Audio Unit And Audio Panel
    G05488527Courtesy of AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO., INC.
  7. Install the audio unit in the reverse order of removal, and note these items:
  8. Give the new anti-theft codes to the client.
    • Make sure all the connectors and the antenna lead are secure.
    • Enter anti-theft codes for the audio system and the navigation system (if equipped).
    • Set the clock (on vehicles without navigation).
    • If necessary, enter the navigation system code.
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When to See a Mechanic

Stop DIY work and contact a certified mechanic immediately if any of the following apply:

  • • You smell fuel, burning insulation, or see smoke.
  • • Brakes feel soft, pull hard to one side, or make grinding noises.
  • • The engine overheats, stalls repeatedly, or misfires under load.
  • • You are missing required tools, torque specs, or safe lifting equipment.
  • • You are not confident in the next step or safety outcome.