TV Tuner -R78-, Removing And Installing, From My 2012: Removing

If A Digital Sound System Control Module -J525- Is Installed, It Must Be Removed With Its Bracket.

-- Open the left storage compartment in the luggage compartment

-- Release and disconnect the connectors from the Digital Sound System Control Module -J525-.

-- Insert the Fiber-Optic Repair Set - Connector Protective Caps:VAS6223/9  -1- onto the MOST Bus connector -2-.

Fig 1: Fiber-Optic Cable Harness Connector And Protective Cap For Cable Connector VAS 6223/9

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-- Remove the nuts -1- and bolts -3- from the bracket -2- and lift the bracket with the Digital Sound System Control Module -J525- -2- into the luggage compartment.

Fig 2: Identifying Nuts And Screws On Bracket, Removal

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-- Disconnect and remove connections from the TV Tuner -R78-.

-- Insert the Fiber-Optic Repair Set - Connector Protective Caps:VAS6223/9  -1- onto the MOST Bus connector -2-.

Fig 3: Fiber-Optic Cable Harness Connector And Protective Cap For Cable Connector VAS 6223/9

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-- Remove the screws -arrows- from the TV Tuner -R78- -1-.

Fig 4: Identifying Digital TV Tuner And Rack

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-- Remove TV Tuner -R78- -1- from the rack -2-.