Immobilizer Control Unit-Receiver Replacement

2002 Honda Civic SiSECTION Immobilizer Control Unit-Receiver Replacement
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  1. Remove the driver's dashboard lower cover (see DRIVER'S DASHBOARD UNDER COVER REMOVAL/INSTALLATION ).
  2. Remove the steering column covers (seeSTEERING COLUMN REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION ).
  3. Remove the gray connector lock (A) from the 7P connector.
    Fig 1: Removing Gray Connector Lock From 7P Connector
    G03642277Courtesy of AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO., INC.
  4. Remove the two screws and the immobilizer control unit-receiver (C) from the ignition key cylinder (D).
  5. Install the immobilizer control unit-receiver in the reverse order of removal.
  6. After replacement, rewrite the unit with an HDS, then check the immobilizer system.
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