Removal and Installation
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.
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- Make sure you have the anti-theft codes for the radio and the navigation system, then write down the channels for the XM radio presets. Make sure the ignition switch is OFF.
- Disconnect the battery negative cable, then disconnect the positive cable, and wait at least 3 minutes.
- Remove the left front door sill trim and left kick panel (see «TRIM REMOVAL/INSTALLATION - DOOR AREAS»(/acura/tl/iii-2003-2006/remont/exteriorinterior-trim/#interior-trim__trim-removalinstallation-door-areas) ).
- Disconnect the connectors from the fuse side of the underdash fuse/relay box (A).
- Remove the two mounting bolts and pull the fuse/relay box away from the body.
- Disconnect the connectors and remove the underdash fuse/relay box. NOTE: Some SRS harness connectors are spring-loaded lock type (see «BACKPROBING SPRING-LOADED LOCK CONNECTORS»(/acura/tl/iii-2003-2006/remont/airbag/#air-bag-srs-supplemental-restraint-system__backprobing-spring-loaded-lock-connectors) ).
- If replacing the fuse/relay box, carefully remove the relays by prying under the base of the relay. NOTE: Do not use pliers to remove the relays.
Installation
- Install the relays and connect the connectors to the underdash fuse/relay box, then install the underdash fuse/relay box in the reverse order of removal.
- Install the removed parts in the reverse order of removal.
- Connect both the positive cable and negative cable to the battery.
- Enter the anti-theft codes for the radio and navigation system, then enter the customer's XM radio channel presets.
- Confirm that all systems work properly.