Audio Unit Removal/Installation

SRS components are located in this area. Review the SRS component location (see COMPONENT LOCATION INDEX ), and the precautions and procedures (see PRECAUTIONS AND PROCEDURES ) in the SRS section 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 all the discs 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 5-digit anti-theft codes for the audio system.
Remove the center lower lid (see DASHBOARD CENTER LOWER COVER REMOVAL/INSTALLATION ).
Remove the bolt (A).

Fig 1: Center Lower Lid Bolt With Torque Specifications
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Remove the dashboard center upper trim (see DASHBOARD CENTER TRIM REMOVAL/INSTALLATION ).
Lift the panel, taking care not to damage the dashboard. Insert the appropriate tool into the gap (A) between the dashboard and the center panel, then release the clips in order from the gap side.

Fig 2: Inserting Tool Into Gap Between Dashboard And Center Panel
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Disconnect the hazard warning switch 5P connector (B) and the front passenger's airbag cutoff indicator 5P connector (C).
Disconnect the connectors (A), then pull out the audio unit (B).

Fig 3: Identifying Audio Unit And Connectors
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Remove the mounting screws (A) and bolts (B) from the audio unit (C), then remove the bracket (D).

Fig 4: Mounting Screws, Bolts, Audio Unit And Bracket With Torque Specifications
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Remove the mounting screws and the audio unit (A) from the center panel (B).

Fig 5: Identifying Audio Unit And Center Panel With Mounting Screws
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Install the audio unit in the reverse order of removal, and note these items:
- Make sure all connectors are secure.
- If needed, enter the anti-theft codes for the audio system.
- Set the clock.
Give the new anti-theft codes to the customer if the audio unit is replaced.