Acura RL. Manual - part 204

performance is OK. The problem may be atmospheric conditions, multi-path interference, or 
other obstructions to the radio signal.  

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If the client's vehicle receives fewer stations by at least 10 %, go to step 2 of poor radio 
reception or interference (see POOR AM OR FM RADIO RECEPTION OR 
INTERFERENCE ).  

AUDIO UNIT REMOVAL/INSTALLATION 

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

1. Make sure you have the anti-theft codes for the audio system and the navigation system (if equipped). 

2. Remove the center console trim (see CENTER TRIM REMOVAL/INSTALLATION ).  

3. Remove the self tapping screws, then pull out the audio unit (A). 

Fig. 98: Identifying Audio Unit And Connectors 
Courtesy of AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO., INC. 

4. Disconnect the connectors (B), then remove the audio unit.  

5. Remove the climate control unit (see CLIMATE CONTROL UNIT 

REMOVAL/INSTALLATION ).  

6. Remove the interface dial (see NAVIGATION DISPLAY UNIT REMOVAL/INSTALLATION ). 

7. Remove the screws and the audio unit (A) from the audio panel (B). 

NOTE:

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Put on gloves to protect your hands.  

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Take care not to scratch the dashboard and related parts.  

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Lay a workshop towel under the parts when working on them to protect 
the face panel from scratches or other damage.  

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Eject all the CDs before removing the audio unit to prevent damaging 
the CD player's load mechanism.  

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If you are replacing the audio unit, write down the audio presets (if 
possible), and enter them into the new audio unit.  

 

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Fig. 99: Identifying Audio Unit And Audio Panel 
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8. Install the audio unit in the reverse order of removal, and note these items: 

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Make sure all the connectors and the antenna lead are secure.  

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Enter the anti-theft codes for the audio system and the navigation system, and set the clock (on 
vehicles without navigation).  

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If necessary, enter the navigation system code.  

AUDIO-HVAC SUBDISPLAY UNIT REMOVAL/INSTALLATION 

1. Remove the dashboard upper visor (A). 

Fig. 100: Identifying Dashboard Upper Visor And Connectors

NOTE:

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Put on gloves to protect your hands.  

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Take care not to scratch the dashboard. 

 

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2. Disconnect the connectors (B).  

3. Remove the self-tapping screws and the audio-HVAC subdisplay unit (A). 

Fig. 101: Identifying Audio-HVAC Subdisplay Unit And Screws 
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4. Install the display in the reverse order of removal.  

SPEAKER REPLACEMENT 

FRONT DOOR SPEAKER 

1. Remove the front door panel (see FRONT DOOR PANEL REMOVAL/INSTALLATION ).  

2. Pull the speaker (A) straight out, just enough to release the upper clips. Then lift the speaker straight 

up to release the lower clips (B). 

NOTE:

If you pull the speaker out too far from the door, you will damage the 
lower clips.

 

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Fig. 102: Identifying Speaker, Lower Clips And 2P Connector 
Courtesy of AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO., INC. 

3. Disconnect the 2P connector (C), and remove the speaker.  

4. Install the speaker in the reverse order of removal.  

REAR DOOR SPEAKER 

1. Remove the rear door panel (see FRONT DOOR WEATHERSTRIP REPLACEMENT ).  

2. Remove the three mounting screws from the rear speaker (A). 

Fig. 103: Identifying Rear Speaker And 2P Connector 
Courtesy of AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO., INC. 

3. Disconnect the 2P connector (B), and remove the rear door speaker.  

4. Install the speaker in the reverse order of removal.  

FRONT DOOR TWEETER 

 

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