Removal and Installation
SRS components are located in this area. Review the SRS component locations (see COMPONENT INDEX ). and precautions and procedures (see PRECAUTIONS AND PROCEDURES ) before performing repairs or servicing.
Scheme 31
- Do the battery terminal disconnection procedure, and wait at least 3 minutes.
- Remove the left kick panel (see «BATTERY TERMINAL DISCONNECTION AND RECONNECTION»(/acura/mdx/ii-2006-2010/remont/body-electrical/#battery) ).
- Disconnect the connectors from the fuse side of the under-dash fuse/relay box (A).
- Remove the mounting bolts, and pull the fuse/relay box away from the body.
- Disconnect the connectors from the back side of the under-dash fuse/relay box, then remove the under-dash fuse/relay box.
- 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.
Installation
Note. The MICU which is part of the under-dash fuse/ relay box is a component of the immobilizer system. Because of this construction, the MICU must be registered when the under-dash fuse/relay box is replaced, or the vehicle will not start.
- Install the relays and connect the connectors to the under-dash fuse/relay box, then install the under-dash fuse/relay box in the reverse order of removal.
- Install the removed parts in the reverse order of removal.
- Do the battery terminal reconnection procedure(see «BATTERY TERMINAL DISCONNECTION AND RECONNECTION»(/acura/mdx/ii-2006-2010/remont/body-electrical/#battery) ).
- If the under-dash fuse/relay box is replaced, go to step 5. If the original under-dash fuse/relay box is installed, go to step 10.
- Connect the HDS to the data link connector.
- Turn the ignition switch to ON (II).
- Select the BODY ELECTRICAL, then enter the IMMOBILIZER SETUP.
- Select the REPLACE MPCS/MICU/IMOES, then select the suitable menu from the HDS indications.
- After registration, confirm that the vehicle will start.
- Confirm that all systems work properly.