Entertainment System: Audio: Removal

CAUTION: Before handling the airbag system components, always 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.
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. On manual A/C models, disconnect the control cables from both sides of the heater and cooling unit assembly.
  
  Fig 1: Locating Control Cables From Both Sides Of Heater And Cooling Unit Assembly
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2. Attach the protective tape (a) to the cover - shift lever.
3. 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.
4. Disconnect the connectors, and remove the audio assembly.
Fig 2: Attaching Protective Tape To Cover - Shift Lever
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Remove the screws, and then remove the audio bracket.

Fig 3: Locating Audio Bracket Screws

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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 .

Fig 4: Removing Heater Control Assembly Screw

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