Entertainment System: Audio: Removal

CAUTION: Before handling the airbag system components, refer to "CAUTION" of "General Description" in "AIRBAG SYSTEM". Ref. to AIRBAG SYSTEM>General Description>CAUTION

Disconnect the ground cable from battery and wait for at least 60 seconds before starting work. Ref. to NOTE>BATTERY
NOTE: For model with battery sensor, disconnect the ground terminal from battery sensor.
Remove the cover assembly - instrument panel LWR driver. Ref. to EXTERIOR/INTERIOR TRIM>Instrument Panel Lower Cover>REMOVAL
Remove the knee airbag module. Ref. to AIRBAG SYSTEM>Knee Airbag Module>REMOVAL
Remove the glove box. Ref. to EXTERIOR/INTERIOR TRIM>Glove Box>REMOVAL
Remove the center grille assembly. Ref. to HVAC SYSTEM (HEATER, VENTILATOR AND A/C)>Air Vent Grille>REMOVAL>CENTER GRILLE ASSEMBLY
Remove the audio assembly.
1. Attach the protective tape (a) to the cover - shift lever.
2. Remove the screws and bolts, release the claws, and partially pull out the audio assembly.
  NOTE:
  - Release the claw by using a clip remover wrapped with protective tape.
  - If the antenna cable interferes with the removal operation of the side attachment bolts (for model with telematics), move the antenna cable aside before service as necessary.
3. Disconnect the connectors, and remove the audio assembly.
Remove the screws, and then remove the audio bracket.
NOTE:
- The model with telematics is equipped with the data communication module under the audio assembly.
- When sending the audio for repair, remove the audio bracket and heater control assembly, and install on the vehicle as shown in the figure below. Ref. to HVAC SYSTEM (HEATER, VENTILATOR AND A/C)>Control Panel>REMOVAL