Audio System Acura RSX I

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With BOSE Sound System

When replacing an audio unit connector, match the wires to the cavities as listed in the following table.

SYSTEM DESCRIPTION

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Without BOSE Sound System

When replacing an audio unit connector, match the wires to the cavities as listed in the following table.

SYSTEM DESCRIPTION

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When replacing a stereo amplifier connector, match the wires to the cavities as listed in the following table.

SYSTEM DESCRIPTION

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When replacing a stereo amplifier connector, match the wires to the cavities as listed in the following table.

SYSTEM DESCRIPTION

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Note. Put on gloves to protect your hands. Take care not to scratch the dashboard and related parts.

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1. Make sure you have the anti-theft code for the radio, then write down the frequencies for the radio's preset buttons.
2. Remove the dashboard center lower cover (see «DASHBOARD CENTER LOWER COVER REMOVAL/INSTALLATION»(/acura/rsx/i-2001-2004/remont/exteriorinterior-trim/#dashboard) ).
3. Remove the two mounting bolts, then remove the center panel.
4. Disconnect the audio unit connector (A), antenna lead (B) and hazard warning switch connector (C), then remove the audio unit (D).
5. Remove the four mounting bolts and the audio unit assembly (A) from the audio bracket (B).
6. Remove the hazard warning switch (C) from the audio unit assembly.
7. Install the hazard warning switch to the audio unit, then install the audio unit in the reverse order of removal, and note these items: Install the hazard warning switch in the audio unit. Make sure the audio unit and hazard warning light switch connectors are plugged in properly, and the antenna lead is connected properly. Enter the anti-theft code for the radio, then enter the customer's radio station presets.

Note. Put on gloves to protect your hands. Take care not to scratch the dashboard and related parts.

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1. Make sure you have the anti-theft code for the radio, then write down the frequencies for the radio's preset buttons.
2. Remove the dashboard center lower cover (see «DASHBOARD CENTER LOWER COVER REMOVAL/INSTALLATION»(/acura/rsx/i-2001-2004/remont/exteriorinterior-trim/#dashboard) ).
3. Remove the two mounting bolts, then remove the center panel.
4. Disconnect the audio unit connector (A), antenna lead (B) and hazard warning switch connector (C), then remove the audio unit (D).
5. Remove the four mounting bolts and the audio unit from the audio bracket.
6. Install the audio unit in the reverse order of removal, and note these items: Make sure the audio unit and hazard warning light switch connectors are plugged in properly, and the antenna lead is connected properly. Enter the anti-theft code for the radio, then enter the customer's radio station presets.

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1. Remove the door panel (see «DOOR PANEL REMOVAL/INSTALLATION»(/acura/rsx/i-2001-2004/remont/windows/#doors__door-panel-removalinstallation) ).
2. Remove the three mounting screws from the front speaker (A).
3. Disconnect the 2P connector (B), and remove the speaker.

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1. Remove the door panel (see «DOOR PANEL REMOVAL/INSTALLATION»(/acura/rsx/i-2001-2004/remont/windows/#doors__door-panel-removalinstallation) ). NOTE: If you pull the speaker out too far from the door, you will damage the lower clips (A).
2. Pull the top of the speaker (B) straight out, just enough to release the upper clip. Then lift the speaker straight up to release the lower clips.
3. Disconnect the 2P connector (C), and remove the speaker.

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1. Remove the speaker grille (A).
2. Remove the three mounting screws from the rear speaker (B).
3. Disconnect the 2P connector (C), and remove the speaker.

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1. Remove the tweeter speaker grille (A) and tweeter (B) as an assembly. With BOSE Sound System: Without BOSE Sound System
2. Disconnect the 2P connector (C) from the tweeter.
3. Remove the tweeter speaker grille from the tweeter.

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1. Remove the front passenger's seat (see «FRONT SEAT REMOVAL/INSTALLATION»(/acura/rsx/i-2001-2004/remont/seats/#seat-system__front-seat-removalinstallation) ).
2. Remove the two mounting nuts from the amplifier brackets, then remove the front stereo amplifier from the front passenger's seat.
3. Disconnect the front stereo amplifier 26P connector (A) and rear stereo amplifier relay 4P connector (B) from the front stereo amplifier (C) and rear stereo amplifier relay (D).
4. Remove the four mounting nuts from the amplifier brackets.
5. Install the front stereo amplifier in the reverse order of removal.

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1. Open the hatch.
2. Remove the cargo area floor (see «TRIM REMOVAL/INSTALLATION - CARGO AREA»(/acura/rsx/i-2001-2004/remont/exteriorinterior-trim/#interior-trim__trim-removalinstallation-cargo-area) ).
3. Remove the anchor bolt (A) from the rear stereo amplifier and woofer box (B).
4. Disconnect the 6P connector (C) from the rear stereo amplifier.
5. Remove the six mounting screws from the cover, then remove the cover.
6. Disconnect the connectors (A) from the woofer (B).
7. Remove the rear amplifier.
8. Install the rear stereo amplifier and woofer in the reverse order of removal.

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1. Wrap aluminum foil (A) around the tip of the tester probe (B) as shown.
2. Touch one tester probe to the window antenna terminal (A), and move the other tester probe along the antenna wires to check that continuity exists.

Window Antenna Repair

Note. To make an effective repair, the broken section must be no longer than 1 inch.

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1. Lightly rub the area around the broken section (A) with fine steel wool, then clean it with isopropyl alcohol.
2. Carefully mask above and below the broken portion of the window antenna wire (B) with cellophane tape (C).
3. Thoroughly mix the silver conductive paint (commercially available defogger grid repair material). Using a small brush, apply a heavy coat of the silver conductive paint (A) extending about 1/8" on both sides of the break. Allow 30 minutes to dry.
4. Check for continuity in the repaired wire.
5. Apply a second coat of paint in the same way. Let it dry 3 hours before removing the tape.

See also:
• DASHBOARD CENTER LOWER COVER REMOVAL/INSTALLATION
• DOOR PANEL REMOVAL/INSTALLATION
• FRONT SEAT REMOVAL/INSTALLATION
• TRIM REMOVAL/INSTALLATION - CARGO AREA