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Commander Switch Removal/Installation

CAUTION:
  • The audio unit communicates with the commander switch and records the presence/non-presence of the commander switch when the ignition is switched to ACC or ON (engine off or on) after connecting the negative battery cable.
  • If the commander switch is installed with the negative battery cable connected when the audio unit records that there is no commander switch, the commander switch does not operate.
  • For the commander switch installation/removal, disconnect the negative battery cable, switch the ignition to ACC or ON (engine off or on) after the servicing is completed, and the audio unit records the presence/non-presence of the commander switch.
  1. Disconnect the negative battery cable. (See NEGATIVE BATTERY CABLE DISCONNECTION/CONNECTION [SKYACTIV-G 2.0, SKYACTIV-G 2.5] .)
  2. Remove the upper panel (See UPPER PANEL REMOVAL .) (See UPPER PANEL INSTALLATION .)
  3. Remove the screws.
  4. Remove the commander switch.
  5. Install in the reverse order of removal.
    Fig 1: Identifying Commander Switch And Screws
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