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SH-AWD Control Unit Replacement

NOTE: The SH-AWD control unit must be initialized (see SH-AWD Control Unit Initialization  ) after replacement, other wise the SH-AWD system will not function.
  1. Remove the rear left side trim panel cover (see TRIM REMOVAL/INSTALLATION - REAR SIDE AREA ).
  2. Remove the cargo floor lid and the cargo box (see TRIM REMOVAL/INSTALLATION - CARGO AREA ).
  3. Remove the SH-AWD control unit (A).
    Fig 1: SH-AWD Control Unit And Connectors With Torque Specifications
    G05486191Courtesy of AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO., INC.
  4. Disconnect the SH-AWD control unit connectors (B).
  5. Install the SH-AWD control unit in the reverse order of removal.