Acura RL. Manual - part 206

Fig. 111: Identifying 2P Connector, 14P Connector And XM Receiver 
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3. Loosen the mounting bolts, then pull out the XM receiver.  

4. Install the XM receiver in the reverse order of removal.  

AUXILIARY JACK ASSEMBLY REPLACEMENT 

'07-08 MODELS 

1. Remove the console box mat, screws, and the auxiliary jack trim (see CENTER CONSOLE 

REMOVAL/INSTALLATION ).  

2. Remove the screws and the auxiliary jack assembly (A) from the auxiliary jack trim (B). 

Fig. 112: Identifying Auxiliary Jack Assembly And Auxiliary Jack Trim 
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3. Install the unit in the reverse order of removal.  

ACTIVE NOISE CONTROL UNIT REMOVAL/INSTALLATION 

1. Remove the stereo amplifier (see STEREO AMPLIFIER REMOVAL/INSTALLATION ). 

 

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2. Remove the screws and the active noise control unit (A). 

Fig. 113: Identifying Screws And Active Noise Control Unit 
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3. Install the unit in the reverse order of removal.  

ACTIVE NOISE CONTROL MICROPHONE REMOVAL/INSTALLATION 

1. Remove the headliner (see HEADLINER REMOVAL/INSTALLATION ).  

2. Disconnect the connectors (A), then remove the screws and the active noise control microphone (B). 

Fig. 114: Identifying Active Noise Control Microphone, Cap And Base 
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3. Remove the cap (C) from the base (D).  

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

AUDIO REMOTE SWITCH TEST

 

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1. Remove the driver's airbag assembly (see DRIVER'S AIRBAG REPLACEMENT ).  

2. Remove the 20P connector from the cable reel. 

Fig. 115: Identifying Cable Reel 20P Connector 
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3. Measure the resistance between the No. 7 and No. 8 terminals in each switch position according to the 

table. 

RESISTANCE CHART 

4. If the resistance is not as specified, replace the remote switch.  

5. Use a diode tester between the terminals in each switch position (see Fig. 116). 

Fig. 116: Testing Remote Switch Using Diode Tester Between Terminals In Each Switch 
Position 
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6. If the diode test is not as specified, replace the switch. 

Position

Resistance

OFF

About 10 kohms

MODE

About 3.7 kohms

CH (+)

About 1.7 kohms

CH (-)

About 775 ohms

? (VOL. UP)

About 357 ohms

? (VOL. DOWN) About 100 ohms

 

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AM/FM ANTENNA AMPLIFIER REPLACEMENT

1. Remove the C-pillar trim (see C-PILLAR TRIM ).  

2. Disconnect the connectors (A) from the AM/FM antenna amplifier (B). 

AM/FM main antenna amplifier  

Fig. 117: Identifying Connectors And AM/FM Antenna Amplifier - AM/FM Main Antenna 
Amplifier 
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AM/FM subantenna amplifier  

Fig. 118: Identifying Connectors And AM/FM Antenna Amplifier - AM/FM Subantenna 
Amplifier 
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3. Remove the bolt and AM/FM antenna amplifier.  

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

XM ANTENNA MODULE REPLACEMENT

 

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