Immobilizer Receiver Replacement - Acura 3.5 RL Manual

Immobilizer Receiver Replacement

1. Remove the dashboard lower cover (see
section 20).
2. Disconnect the ignition key light socket from the
ignition key light ring by turning the socket.
IGNITION
KEY SWITCH
IMMOBILIZER RECEIVER
3P CONNECTOR
IGNITION KEY
LIGHT RING
3. Loosen the screw, then remove the ignition key
light ring.
4. Disconnect the immobilizer receiver 3P connector.
5. Remove the screw and the ignition key switch.
6. Remove the screw from the key cylinder housing.
PUSH
KEY CYLINDER
HOUSING
LOCK PIN
7. Turn the ignition key to "I".
8. Push the lock pin, and remove the key cylinder by
pulling the ignition key.
NOTE: Don't pull on the immobilizer receiver.
IGNITION KEY LIGHT
and SOCKET
KEY CYLINDER
KEY POSITION
9. Turn the ignition key to 0, and remove it.
IMMOBILIZER RECEIVER
10. Turn the immobilizer receiver clockwise, and
remove it.
Installation:
1. Install the new immobilizer receiver in the reverse
order of removal.
2. Insert the ignition key into the key cylinder, and turn
it to "I".
3. Insert the key cylinder into the key cylinder housing
with pushing the lock pin.
NOTE: The lock pin can be pushed by pulling the
key in position "I".
4. The remaining installation is the reverse of the
removal procedure.
NOTE: This harness is shielded and serves as a
communication link; be careful not to damage it.