Repair Procedures: Removal

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Disconnect the negative (-) battery terminal.
Remove the crash pad passenger's garnish (A).
Refer to "CRASH PAD ".

Fig 1: Identifying Crash Pad Passenger's Garnish
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Disconnect the connectors and remove the cluster fascia panel (A).
Refer to "CRASH PAD ".

Fig 2: Identifying Cluster Fascia Panel
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Remove the center fascia panel (A) after loosening the mounting screw (2 EA).

Fig 3: Identifying Center Fascia Panel & Mounting Screws
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Disconnect the connector (A) installed on the center fascia panel.

Fig 4: Identifying Center Fascia Panel Connector
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Remove the audio assembly (A) after loosening the mounting screw (4 EA).

Fig 5: Identifying Audio Assembly & Mounting Screws
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Disconnect the audio connectors and cable (A), then remove the audio unit completely.

Fig 6: Disconnecting Audio Connectors & Cable

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NOTE: Lift the connector locking clip to the arrow direction, disconnect the connector.

When assembling, install the connector and connector locking clip.

CAUTION:

If CD does not eject, don't try to remove it.
The player may be damaged.
Therefore, contact a service shop for repairs.