Audio Unit Removal/Installation
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SRS components are located in this area. Review the SRS component location.
Also review the precautions and procedures in Restraint Systems before doing repairs or service.
NOTE:
- Put on gloves to protect your hands.
- Take care not to scratch the dashboard and related parts.
- Lay a workshop towel under the parts when working on them to protect the face panel from scratches or other damage.
- Do not work in a dusty or dirty place.
- Discharge static electricity from your body before and during the work.
- Do not touch the circuit board(s) with your bare hands.
- Do not work with dirty hands.
- Be careful not to fold the flat plate cable.
- Eject all the CDs before removing the audio unit and CD changer to prevent damaging the CD player's load mechanism.
1. Make sure you have the anti-theft code for the audio system.
2. Remove the center vent and HVAC control unit.
3. Remove the audio unit mounting bolts (A).
4. Pull the audio unit away from the dashboard to release the locking clips (B), then disconnect the connectors (C).
5. Disconnect the connectors (A) (LX model), then remove the bolts, brackets (B), center panel (C) (LX model), and the audio pockets (D) (1 DIN type).
6. Except LX model: Remove the screws and release the clips around the perimeter of the center panel display (A), then remove the audio unit (B) from the center panel display.
7. Install the audio unit in the reverse order of removal, and note these items:
8. Give the anti-theft codes to the customer.
- Make sure all connectors and antenna lead are secure.
- Enter the anti-theft code for the audio system, then set the clock.
- When installing a new or remanufactured audio unit, update the anti-theft code information.