Radio/Stereo: Service and Repair

REMOVAL

WARNING: ON VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH AIRBAGS, REFER TO AIR BAGS AND SEAT BELTS/AIR BAGS BEFORE ATTEMPTING ANY STEERING WHEEL, STEERING COLUMN, OR INSTRUMENT PANEL COMPONENT DIAGNOSIS OR SERVICE. FAILURE TO TAKE THE PROPER PRECAUTIONS COULD RESULT IN ACCIDENTAL AIRBAG DEPLOYMENT AND POSSIBLE PERSONAL INJURY.


1. Disconnect and isolate the battery negative cable.

Center Bezel Remove/Install:

2. Using a trim stick or another suitable wide fiat-bladed tool, gently pry the instrument panel center bezel away from the instrument panel to release the six snap clip retainers.
3. Remove the center bezel from the vehicle.

Radio/Remove/Install:

4. Remove the two screws from the front of the radio that secure it to the instrument panel.

Radio Connections - Typical:

5. Pull the radio out from the instrument panel far enough to unplug the wire harness connectors and the antenna coaxial cable connector.
6. Unplug the wire harness connectors and the antenna coaxial cable connector from the rear of the radio.
7. Remove the radio from the vehicle.
8. Reverse the removal procedures to install. Tighten the radio mounting screws to 5 N.m (45 in. lbs.).