Honda Element. Manual - part 171

Fig. 72: Identifying 5P Connector And Auxiliary Jack Assembly - SC Model 
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3. Disconnect the 5P connector (B) from the auxiliary jack assembly.  

4. Install the auxiliary jack assembly in the reverse order of removal.  

AM/FM ANTENNA REPLACEMENT 

WITHOUT XM 

1. Pull down the rear portion of the headliner (see HEADLINER REMOVAL/INSTALLATION ).  

2. Disconnect the AM/FM antenna lead jack (A) and 1P connector (B) from the roof antenna (C). 

Fig. 73: Identifying AM/FM Antenna Lead Jack And 1P Connector 
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3. Remove the mounting nut (D) and the AM/FM antenna.  

4. Install the antenna in the reverse order of removal.  

AM/FM/XM ANTENNA REPLACEMENT

 

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WITH XM 

1. Pull down the rear portion of the headliner (see HEADLINER REMOVAL/INSTALLATION ).  

2. Disconnect the AM/FM antenna lead connector (A) and XM antenna lead connector (B) from the 

AM/FM/XM antenna (C). 

Fig. 74: Identifying AM/FM Antenna Lead Connector And XM Antenna Lead Connector 
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3. Remove the mounting nut (D) and the AM/FM/XM antenna.  

4. Install the antenna in the reverse order of removal.  

XM RECEIVER REPLACEMENT 

WITH XM 

1. Remove the right rear side trim panel (see TRIM REMOVAL/INSTALLATION - REAR SIDE 

AREA ).  

2. Disconnect the XM receiver connector (A) and the XM antenna lead connector (B). 

 

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Fig. 75: Identifying XM Receiver Connector And XM Antenna Lead Connector 
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3. Remove the bolts and screws, then remove the XM receiver.  

4. Install the XM receiver in the reverse order of removal.  

AUDIO REMOTE SWITCH TEST/REPLACEMENT 

1. Remove the driver's airbag assembly (see REMOVAL ).  

2. Remove the two screws and cover (A) from the steering wheel. 

Fig. 76: Identifying Audio Remote Switch 
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3. Remove the two screws from the audio remote switch (B).  

4. Disconnect the 4P connector from the audio remote switch.  

5. Measure the resistance between the No. 3 and No. 4 terminals in each switch position according to the 

 

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table. 

RESISTANCE REFERENCE 

6. If the resistance is not as specified, replace the audio remote switch. 

Position

Resistance

OFF

About 10 kohms

MODE

About 2.4 kohms

CH

About 900 ohms

? (VOL. UP)

About 300 ohms

? (VOL. DOWN) About 50 ohms

 

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