Radio/Stereo: Service and Repair

REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION

WARNING: ON VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH AIRBAGS, REFER TO AIRBAGS AND SEAT BELTS/AIRBAGS 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 flat-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 instrument panel.

Radio Remove/Install:

4. Remove the two screws that secure the radio to the instrument panel.

Radio Connections - Typical:

5. Pull the radio out from the instrument panel far enough to access 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 instrument panel.
8. Reverse the removal procedures to install. Tighten the radio mounting screws to 3.9 Nm (35 in. lbs.).