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Entertainment System: Audio: Removal

  1. Disconnect the ground terminal from battery sensor. Ref. to REPAIR CONTENTS>NOTE>BATTERY .
  2. Remove the grille ventilation assembly center. Ref. to AIR CONDITIONER>Air Vent Grille>REMOVAL>CENTER GRILLE ASSEMBLY .
  3. Remove the switch assembly hazard. Ref. to LIGHTING SYSTEM>Hazard Switch>REMOVAL .
  4. Remove the audio assembly.
    1. Remove the screws.
    2. Release the clips and disconnect the connector, and then remove the audio assembly.
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    NOTE: For models with telematics, the data communication module is attached on the upper side of the audio assembly.
  5. Remove the backup unit. Ref. to SECURITY AND LOCKS>Backup Unit>REMOVAL .
  6. Remove the data communication module. Ref. to ENTERTAINMENT & MONITORING>Data Communication Module>REMOVAL>DATA COMMUNICATION MODULE .
  7. Remove the audio bracket.
    1. Remove the screws, and then remove the audio bracket.
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NOTE: Remove the screws on LH side in the same procedure as on the RH side.