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Entertainment Systems: Service and Repair





Removal

1. Disconnect the negative (-) battery terminal.
2. Remove the center air vent(B) using the SST(A) (09840-1M100).






CAUTION:
Always use the SST(09840-1M100) to prevent the damage when removing the air vent.

3. Remove the crash pad center facia panel(A).

NOTE:
Take care not to scratch the crash pad and related parts.




4. Disconnect the connectors(A) from the crash pad center facia panel and heater control unit.








5. Remove the mounting bolts(4EA) then remove the AVN unit(A).




6. Disconnect the AVN connectors and cable(A).






Installation

1. Connect the AVN unit connectors and cable.
2. Install the AVN unit, and mounting bolts (4EA)
3. Install the crash pad center facia panel.
4. Check the AVN system.

NOTE:
- Make sure the AVN head unit connectors are plugged in properly, and the antenna cable is connected properly.