2012 Honda Insight BaseFACTORY OEM SERVICE PROCEDURE

DX Model

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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.
  • Do not work in a dusty or dirty place.
  • Discharge static electricity from your body before and during the work.
  • Do not touch the circuit board(s) with your bare hands.
  • Do not work with dirty hands.
  • Be careful not to fold the flat plate cable.
  • Do not touch the terminal connector of the flat plate cable with your bare hands (If you have touched it, wipe it off thoroughly).
  • Eject all the discs before remove the audio unit to prevent damaging the CD 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 anti-theft codes for the audio system.
  2. Open the center pocket, and remove the center pocket cover (A).
    Fig 1: Identifying Center Pocket Cover
    G06431880Courtesy of AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO., INC.
  3. Remove the center lower trim (see DRIVER'S DASHBOARD UNDERCOVER REMOVAL/INSTALLATION )..
  4. Remove the bolt (A).
    Fig 2: Center Lower Trim And Bolt With Torque Specifications
    G06431881Courtesy of AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO., INC.
  5. Lower the glove box (see GLOVE BOX REMOVAL/INSTALLATION ).
  6. Push out the audio unit (A) from behind the unit, taking care not to damage the audio pocket (B) and the connector (C).
    NOTE: Use your hand, do not use tools to push out the audio pocket and connector.
    Fig 3: Removing Audio Unit From Audio Pocket
    G00501876Courtesy of AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO., INC.
  7. Lift the panel, taking care not to damage the dashboard. Insert the appropriate tool into the gap between the dashboard and the panel, then release the clips in order from the gap side.
    Fig 4: Locating Panel Clips
    G00501877Courtesy of AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO., INC.
  8. Pull out the center panel (A).
    Fig 5: Identifying Center Panel
    G00501878Courtesy of AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO., INC.
  9. Disconnect the connectors (B), then remove the center panel.
  10. Remove the mounting bolts (A) and screws from the audio unit (B), then remove the bracket (C).
    Fig 6: Identifying Audio Unit Bracket Bolts
    G00501879Courtesy of AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO., INC.
  11. Remove the audio unit (A) and audio pocket (B) from the center panel (C).
    Fig 7: Identifying Audio Unit, Audio Pocket And Center Panel
    G00501880Courtesy of AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO., INC.
  12. Remove the knobs (A) from the audio unit (B).
    Fig 8: Identifying Audio Unit Knobs
    G00501881Courtesy of AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO., INC.
  13. Install the audio unit in the reverse order of removal, and note these items:
    • Make sure all connectors are secure.
    • If needed, enter the anti-theft codes for the audio system.
    • Set the clock.
  14. Give the new anti-theft codes to the customer if the audio unit is replaced.
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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.

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