Navigation Unit Removal/Installation

2009 Honda Odyssey EX-LSECTION Navigation Unit Removal/Installation
NOTE:
  • Before replacing the navigation unit, back-up the customer data using system diagnostic mode save users memory under the functional set up SAVE USERS MEMORY ).
  • If the navigation unit is replaced or disconnected, a MAP MATCHING  must be done .
  1. Turn the ignition switch to ON (II).
  2. Eject the DVD from the original navigation unit DVD-ROM REPLACEMENT ). To avoid scratching or damaging the DVD, temporarily place the DVD in a jewel case.
    NOTE: If the DVD will not eject, refer to symptom troubleshooting NAVIGATION UNIT WILL NOT EJECT OR ACCEPT THE NAVIGATION DVD  .
  3. Turn the ignition switch to LOCK (0).
  4. Raise the driver's seat all the way up, then move it all the way forward.
  5. Remove the driver's seat rear riser cover (see step 6 on FRONT SEAT REMOVAL/INSTALLATION ).
  6. Lift up the rear of the seat connectors mounting clip (A), and disconnect the navigation unit connectors (B).
    Fig 1: Identifying Navigation Unit Connectors
    G05527579Courtesy of AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO., INC.
  7. Move the driver's seat all the way back, and remove the four mounting nuts (A), then remove the navigation unit (B) with brackets (C) from the driver's seat.
    Fig 2: Identifying Navigation Unit With Brackets From Driver Seat
    G05527580Courtesy of AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO., INC.
  8. Remove the bracket from the navigation unit.
  9. Install in the reverse order of removal.
  10. Turn the ignition switch to ON (II), then reinstall the customer's original DVD, verifying that the DVD is free of scratches or smudges.
  11. Check any official Honda service website for more service information about the navigation system and any patches that need to be applied to the new unit.
    NOTE: Simply transferring the DVD from the original navigation unit to the new navigation unit does not assure the correct software for the vehicle will be loaded into the new navigation unit. Doing the DVD transfer without doing software patches may cause the new navigation unit to appear to be malfunctioning.
  12. Enter the new navigation anti-theft code.
  13. Park the vehicle outside, and do the GPS INITIALIZATION  .
  14. Give the new navigation anti-theft code to the customer.
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