Rear Controller and Screen Removal/Installation

2008 Acura MDXSECTION Rear Controller and Screen Removal/Installation
NOTE:
  • Put on gloves to protect your hands.
  • Take care not to scratch the headliner and display cover.
  1. Remove the display cover.
    Fig 1: Identifying Display Cover
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  2. Remove the mounting bolts, disconnect the connectors (A) from the rear controller and screen.
    Fig 2: Identifying Rear Controller And Screen Connectors
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  3. Remove the wireless remote control (A).
    Fig 3: Identifying Wireless Remote Control, Cable And Rear Indicator
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  4. Remove the screws from the rear indicator (B).
  5. Disconnect the cable (C) from the rear indicator.
  6. Remove the screws, then remove the rear indicator sub printed circuit board (A).
    Fig 4: Identifying Rear Indicator Sub Printed Circuit Board
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  7. Remove the screws, then remove the screen (A) and base (B). Disconnect the cable (C).
    Fig 5: Identifying Screen, Base And Cable
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  8. Remove the screws and lock switches (A),
    Fig 6: Identifying Lock Switches
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  9. Disconnect the cable (A), then remove the screws and the rear control main printed circuit board (B).
    Fig 7: Identifying Rear Control Main Printed Circuit Board And Cable
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  10. Install the parts in the reverse order of removal, and make sure the rear controller and screen connector are plugged in properly.
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