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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

Remove the center console (see CENTER CONSOLE REMOVAL/INSTALLATION )
Remove the HandsFreeLink control unit (see HFL SWITCH TEST )
Remove the audio unit (see AUDIO UNIT REMOVAL/INSTALLATION )
If the vehicle is a Canada model with navigation, remove the audio-navigation unit (see AUDIO-NAVIGATION UNIT REMOVAL/INSTALLATION )
Remove the bolts (A), and loosen the bolt (B)

Fig 1: Identifying XM Receiver And Bolts
Courtesy of AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO., INC.

Bolt Specifications: 6 x 1.0 mm, 9.4 N.m (0.95 kgf m, 6.9 lbf ft
Pull the XM receiver (C) out, then disconnect the connectors from the XM receiver, and detach the clips
Install the XM receiver in the reverse order of removal