Acura 3.5 RL Manual page 955

Dashboard
Component Removal/Installation (cont'd)
Climate control unit, audio unit and center air vent ('99
- 01 models):
SRS components are located in this area. Review the
SRS component locations, precautions, and procedures
in the Restraints (section
or service.
1. Remove:
Console panel (see page 20-49)
Console lower carpet, both sides (see page 20-47)
2. Make sure you have the anti-theft code for the
radio, then write down the frequencies for the
radio's preset buttons.
3. Remove the bolts. Pull out the bottom of the climate
control unit, audio unit, and center air vent as an
assembly, and carefully detach the clip at the center
air vent. Disconnect the connectors and antenna
leads, then remove it.
Bolt locations, 4
6 x 1.0 mm
9.8 N-m
(1.0 kgf-m,
7.2 Ibf-ft)
CENTER
AIR VENT
CLIMATE
CONTROL
AUDIO UNIT
UNIT
CONNECTORS
AUDIO UNIT
FRONT FOG
LIGHT SWITCH
CONNECTOR
REAR WINDOW
DEFOGGER SWITCH
CONNECTOR
24) before performing repairs
Clip locations, 4
CLIP
HAZARD
WARNING CLIMATE
SWITCH CONTROL UNIT
CONNECTOR CONNECTORS
CLOCK
CONNECTOR
ANTENNA
LEADS
AUDIO UNIT
CONNECTOR
4. Installation is the reverse of the removal procedure.
NOTE:
Make sure the connectors and antenna lead are
connected properly.
Enter the anti-theft code for the radio, then enter
the customer's radio station presets.