i beleive there is one located foward of the ashtray in the center consol.

 

Correct, just swap transfer cases.

ACD Computer is to the right of the glove box.

 

removal/unplugging of the acd computer turns off the ACD lights.. is that correct?

 

YESSSSSSSSSSS

 

perfect. thanks Don. your IX is AMAZING

Pete

 

just done the swap today

eudm evo9 gsr

6 speed tranny -> 5 speed rs
acd -> non-acd
ayc -> rs rear diff

one question so far... my t-case has open front diff. is it OK for tarmac? or should I throw in something stronger?

 

Can you just put a non acd t/c on an acd t/c?

 

T/c cover on a acd t/c sorry left out the cover part

 

All of these answers are somewhat confusing/contradicting. It still isn't clear to me if it's safe to drive with my acd pump removed IF I PLUG THE LINES running to the t case?

 

I think it was explained that you'd pretty much have a front wheel turbo honda if you did that.
Mine was front wheel with no rear when my acd pump failed. I went with a rs tcase and quafie lsd best move ever on my ix, even replaced the gauges and Blacked out the button so it looks as acd when never even a thought in my car

 

yes it is ok to drive like that... you will still have 4wd just no centre diff lock so the car will like to understeer more and you will get more wheelspin in the wet..

 

Thanks for the reply. But if my acd pump is shot right now it's essentially the same thing correct? meaning i already lost centre diff lock until i fix the pump?

 

exactly... you can remove the pump and drive the car without it.. no harm will be done to the transmission..