Removal and Installation: Removal

Make sure you have the anti-theft codes for the radio and the navigation system, then write down the radio station and XM channel presets. Make sure the ignition switch is OFF.
Disconnect the negative battery cable, then disconnect the positive cable, and wait at least 3 minutes.
Remove the left (or right) front door sill trim (see FRONT DOOR SIDE SILL SEAL REPLACEMENT ) and left (or right) kick panel (see TRIM REMOVAL/INSTALLATION - DOOR AREAS ).
Disconnect the connectors from the fuse side of the driver's (or passenger's) under-dash fuse/relay box (A).

Fig 1: Disconnecting Connectors From Fuse Side Of Driver's (Or Passenger's) Under-Dash Fuse/Relay Box
Courtesy of AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO., INC.
Remove the mounting bolt(s) and pull the fuse/relay box away from the body.
Disconnect the connectors and remove the driver's (or passenger's) under-dash fuse/relay box.
NOTE: Some SRS harness connectors are spring-loaded lock type (see BACKPROBING SPRING-LOADED LOCK CONNECTORS ).
Carefully remove the relays by prying under the base of the relay.
NOTE: Do not use pliers; pliers will damage the relay, which could cause the engine to stall or not start.