Honda HR-V: Under-Dash Fuse/Relay Box Removal and Installation

Special Tools Required

Relay Puller 07AAC-000A2A1 or 07AAC-000A1A0

Removal

NOTE:

• SRS components are located in this area. Review the SRS component locations - Refer to: SRS Component Location Index (KA/KC), or SRS Component Location Index (KA/KC) and the precautions and procedures before doing repairs or service.
• The MICU which is part of the under-dash fuse/relay box has a component of the immobilizer system.

  The MICU must be registered when the under-dash fuse/relay box is replaced, or the vehicle will not start.

Except Canada model

1. 12 Volt Battery Terminal - Disconnect

2. Driver's Dashboard Lower Cover - Remove

3. Kick Panel - Remove - Refer to: Interior Trim Removal and Installation - Door Areas, or Interior Trim Removal and Installation - Tailgate Areas, or Interior Trim Removal and Installation - Rear Side Area, or Interior Trim Removal and Installation - Cargo Areas, or Interior Trim Removal and Installation - Pillar Areas (With Side Curtain Airbag), or Interior Trim Removal and Installation - Pillar Areas (Without Side Curtain Airbag)

4. Under-Dash Fuse/Relay Box - Remove

1. Remove the harness clip (A).

2. Disconnect the connectors (B)
3. Remove the under-dash fuse/relay box (C)
4. Disconnect the connectors (D)
5. Carefully remove the relays by prying under the base of the relay.NOTE : Do not use pliers. Pliers will damage the relays, which could cause the engine to stall or not start or cause other functions to fail.

Canada model

5. 12 Volt Battery Terminal - Disconnect

6. Driver's Dashboard Lower Cover - Remove

7. Kick Panel - Remove - Refer to: Interior Trim Removal and Installation - Door Areas, or Interior Trim Removal and Installation - Tailgate Areas, or Interior Trim Removal and Installation - Rear Side Area, or Interior Trim Removal and Installation - Cargo Areas, or Interior Trim Removal and Installation - Pillar Areas (With Side Curtain Airbag), or Interior Trim Removal and Installation - Pillar Areas (Without Side Curtain Airbag)

8. Under-Dash Fuse/Relay Box - Remove

1. After removing the original nut (A) of the release head bolt (B), remove the release head bolts using double nuts (C).

2. Remove the covers (D) from the under-dash fuse/relay box (E)
3. Remove the harness clip (F)
4. Disconnect the connectors (G)
5. Remove the under-dash fuse/relay box
6. Disconnect the connectors (H)
7. Carefully remove the relays using the relay puller tool.NOTE : Do not use pliers. Pliers will damage the relays, which could cause the engine to stall or not start or cause other functions to fail.

Installation

SRS components are located in this area. Review the SRS component locations - Refer to: SRS Component Location Index (KA/KC), or SRS Component Location Index (KA/KC) and the precautions and procedures before doing repairs or service.

NOTE: The MICU which is part of the under-dash fuse/relay box has a component of the immobilizer system.

The MICU must be registered when the under-dash fuse/relay box is replaced, or the vehicle will not start.

Except Canada model

1. Under-Dash Fuse/Relay Box - Install (USA and Mexico models)

1. Install the relays in the under-dash fuse/relay box (A).

2. Connect the connectors (B)
3. Install the under-dash fuse/relay box (A)
4. Connect the connectors (C)
5. Install the harness clip (D).

2. Kick Panel - Install - Refer to: Interior Trim Removal and Installation - Door Areas, or Interior Trim Removal and Installation - Tailgate Areas, or Interior Trim Removal and Installation - Rear Side Area, or Interior Trim Removal and Installation - Cargo Areas, or Interior Trim Removal and Installation - Pillar Areas (With Side Curtain Airbag), or Interior Trim Removal and Installation - Pillar Areas (Without Side Curtain Airbag)

3. Driver's Dashboard Lower Cover - Install

4. 12 Volt Battery Terminal - Connect

Canada model

5. Under-Dash Fuse/Relay Box - Install

1. Install the relays in the under-dash fuse/relay box (A).

2. Connect the connectors (B)
3. Install the under-dash fuse/relay box
4. Remove the double nuts from the release head bolt (C)
5. Install the original nut (D) to the release head bolt.

   NOTE : Apply high strength type liquid thread lock (Loctite 277 or equivalent) to the release head bolts before reinstallation

6. Connect the connectors (E)
7. Install the harness clip (F)
8. Install the covers (G) to the under-dash fuse/relay box.

6. Kick Panel - Install - Refer to: Interior Trim Removal and Installation - Door Areas, or Interior Trim Removal and Installation - Tailgate Areas, or Interior Trim Removal and Installation - Rear Side Area, or Interior Trim Removal and Installation - Cargo Areas, or Interior Trim Removal and Installation - Pillar Areas (With Side Curtain Airbag), or Interior Trim Removal and Installation - Pillar Areas (Without Side Curtain Airbag)

7. Driver's Dashboard Lower Cover - Install

8. 12 Volt Battery Terminal - Connect

Without Keyless Access System

9. Immobilizer system - Register

NOTE: If the under-dash fuse/relay box is replaced, go to step 1. If the original under-dash fuse/relay box is installed, go to step 6.

1. Connect the HDS to the data link connector (DLC)
2. Turn the vehicle to the ON mode
3. Select IMMOBI from the SYSTEM SELECTION MENU, then select IMMOBILIZER SETUP
4. Select the REPLACE MPCS/MICU/IMOES, then select the suitable menu from the HDS indications
5. After registration, confirm that the vehicle will start
6. Confirm that all systems work properly.

With Keyless Access System

10. Keyless Access System - Register

NOTE: If the under-dash fuse/relay box is replaced, go to step 1. If the original under-dash fuse/relay box is installed, go to step 6.

1. Connect the HDS to the data link connector (DLC)
2. Turn the vehicle to the ON mode
3. Select ONE-PUSH START from the SYSTEM SELECTION MENU, then select REGISTRATION
4. Select the REPLACE MICU, then select the suitable menu from the HDS indications
5. After registration, confirm that the vehicle will start
6. Confirm that all systems work properly.

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