Section 16 (Entertainment System): Audio: Removal

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Disconnect the ground cable from battery.
Remove the ring indicator (A) and console front panel (B).

Fig 1: Ring Indicator And Console Front Panel
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NOTE: The ring indicator can be easily removed by inserting the clip remover or equivalent into the positions indicated by arrows.
Remove the instrument ornament on passenger's seat and inner panels on driver's seat.

Fig 2: Instrument Ornament On Passenger's Seat
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Remove the screws, and pull out the front control panel.

Fig 3: Locating Control Panel Screws
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Disconnect the harness connectors and remove the front control panel.
Remove the screws, and partially pull the audio out from center console.

Fig 4: Locating Audio Screws
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Disconnect the harness connector and antenna feeder cord, and then remove the audio.