Audio Unit Removal/Installation

SRS components are located in this area. Review the SRS component locations (see COMPONENT LOCATION INDEX ).

Also review the precautions and procedures (see PRECAUTIONS AND PROCEDURES ) in the SRS service information 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.
Do not touch the terminal connector of the flat plate cable with your bare hands. (If you have touched it, wipe it off thoroughly.)
Eject the CD before removing the audio unit to prevent damaging the CD player's load mechanism.
If you are replacing the audio unit, write down the audio presets (if possible), and enter them into the new audio unit.

Make sure you have the anti-theft codes for the audio system.
Remove the center panel (see CENTER PANEL REMOVAL/INSTALLATION ).
Remove the six mounting screws, then remove the bracket (A).

Fig 1: Removing Bracket Mounting Screws
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Remove the six mounting screws, then remove the audio unit (A).

Fig 2: Removing Audio Unit Mounting Screws
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Remove the knob dial (A).

Fig 3: Removing Knob Dial
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Install the audio unit in the reverse order of removal, and note these items:
- Make sure all connectors and antenna sublead are secure.
- Enter the anti-theft codes for the audio system. Set the clock.