Honda HR-V: Audio Unit Removal and Installation (Color Audio Type (5-inch Screen)

Removal & Installation

NOTE:

• When working on electronic components, make sure the work area is clean and dust free.
• Make sure your hands are clean and free of oils and grease.
• Eject the CD before disconnecting 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.
• Make sure the flexible printed circuit is connected certainly.

1. Passenger's Dashboard Panel - Remove - Refer to: Passenger's Dashboard Panel Removal and Installation, or Driver's Dashboard Panel Removal and Installation

2. Audio Unit Assembly - Remove

1. Remove the bolt (A)
2. Loosen the bolt (B).

   NOTE: Take care not to loosen the bolt excessively, you may drop it.

3. Tilt the audio unit to front in the direction shown, then disengage the bracket from the bolt.

4. Pull out the audio unit assembly (B)
5. Disconnect the connectors.

   NOTE: There is a lever lock on audio unit connector A

6. Remove the audio unit assembly.

3. Audio Unit - Remove

NOTE:

• Discharge static electricity from your body before and during the work.
• Do not touch the circuit board(s) with your bare hands.
• Do not touch the terminal connector of the audio panel with your bare hands (If you have touched it, wipe it off thoroughly).

1. Remove the bracket (A).

2. Disconnect the flexible printed circuit (A)
3. Remove the audio unit (B) from the audio panel (C).

4. All Removed Parts - Install

1. Install the parts in the reverse order of removal.
   NOTE: After Installation, do the System Links in the System Diagnostic Mode to confirm that there are no problems in the system.

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