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Under-Dash Fuse/relay Box Acura RDX I

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Removal and Installation

Special Tools required

Relay puller 07AAC-000A1A0

SRS components are located in this area. Review the SRS component locations (see COMPONENT LOCATION INDEX ) and precautions and procedures (see PRECAUTIONS AND PROCEDURES ) before performing repairs or servicing.

Scheme 35

Scheme 35: Removal
Scheme 35: Removal
  1. Make sure you have the anti-theft codes for the audio system and the navigation system (if equipped).
  2. Make sure the ignition switch is OFF.
  3. Do the battery terminal disconnection procedure (see «DISCONNECTION»(/acura/rdx/i-2006-2009/remont/body-electrical/#battery__disconnection) ).
  4. Remove the driver's dashboard undercover (see «DRIVER'S DASHBOARD UNDERCOVER REMOVAL/INSTALLATION»(/acura/rdx/i-2006-2009/remont/gauges-instrument-panels/#dashboard-instrument-panel__drivers-dashboard-undercover-removalinstallation) ).
  5. Disconnect the connectors from the fuse side of the under-dash fuse/relay box (A).
  6. Remove the mounting bolts, and pull the fuse/relay box away from the body.
  7. Disconnect the connectors from the back side of the under-dash fuse/relay box, then remove the under-dash fuse/relay box.
  8. 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

  1. 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.
  2. Install the removed parts in the reverse order of removal.
  3. Do the battery terminal reconnection procedure (see «RECONNECTION»(/acura/rdx/i-2006-2009/remont/body-electrical/#battery__reconnection) ).
  4. Register the immobilizer system with the HDS (see «IMMOBILIZER KEY REGISTRATION»(/acura/rdx/i-2006-2009/remont/door-locks-anti-theft-systems/#immobilizer-system__immobilizer-key-registration) ). NOTE: The imoes unit is built into the MICU which is part of the under-dash fuse/relay box. Because of this construction, the imoes must be registered, or the vehicle will not start.
  5. Confirm that all systems work properly.

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