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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 .
  1. 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.
  2. Remove the cover assembly - instrument panel LWR driver. Refer to EXTERIOR/INTERIOR TRIM>INSTRUMENT PANEL LOWER COVER>REMOVAL .
  3. Remove the knee airbag module. Refer to AIRBAG SYSTEM>KNEE AIRBAG MODULE>REMOVAL .
  4. Remove the glove box. Refer to EXTERIOR/INTERIOR TRIM>GLOVE BOX>REMOVAL .
  5. Remove the center grille assembly. Refer to HVAC SYSTEM (HEATER, VENTILATOR AND A/C)>AIR VENT GRILLE>REMOVAL>CENTER GRILLE ASSEMBLY .
  6. Remove the audio assembly.
    1. Attach the protective tape (a) to the cover - shift lever.
    2. 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.
    3. Disconnect the connectors, and remove the audio assembly.
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  7. Remove the screws, and then remove the audio bracket.
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    NOTE:
    • The model with telematics is equipped with the data communication module under the audio assembly.