Entertainment System: Audio: Removal
CAUTION:
Before handling the airbag system components, refer to "CAUTION" of "General Description" in "AIRBAG SYSTEM". Refer to AIRBAG SYSTEM>GENERAL DESCRIPTION>CAUTION
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- Disconnect the ground cable from battery and wait for at least 60 seconds before starting work. Refer to NOTE>NOTE>BATTERY
.NOTE: For model with battery sensor, disconnect the ground terminal from battery sensor.
- Remove the cover assembly - instrument panel LWR driver. Refer to EXTERIOR/INTERIOR TRIM>INSTRUMENT PANEL LOWER COVER>REMOVAL .
- Remove the knee airbag module. Refer to AIRBAG SYSTEM>KNEE AIRBAG MODULE>REMOVAL .
- Remove the glove box. Refer to EXTERIOR/INTERIOR TRIM>GLOVE BOX>REMOVAL .
- Remove the center grille assembly. Refer to HVAC SYSTEM (HEATER, VENTILATOR AND A/C)>AIR VENT GRILLE>REMOVAL>CENTER GRILLE ASSEMBLY .
- Remove the audio assembly.
- Attach the protective tape (a) to the cover - shift lever.
- Remove the screws and bolts, release the claws, and partially pull out the audio assembly.NOTE:
- Release the claw by using a clip remover wrapped with protective tape.
- If the antenna cable interferes with the removal operation of the side attachment bolts (for model with telematics), move the antenna cable aside before service as necessary.
- Disconnect the connectors, and remove the audio assembly.
- Remove the screws, and then remove the audio bracket.NOTE:
- The model with telematics is equipped with the data communication module under the audio assembly.