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Radio/Navigation Display Unit Control Module -J503-

Removing 

-- If there is a CD still in the player, remove it.

-- Turn off the ignition and all electrical consumers and remove the ignition key.

-- Remove the instrument panel center trim, refer to Description and Operation .

-- Remove the screws -arrows- from the Radio/Navigation Display Unit Control Module -J503- -1-.

Fig 1: Identifying Radio/Navigation Display Unit Control Module
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-- Pull the Radio/Navigation Display Unit Control Module -J503- -1- out of the slot just far enough until the connectors on the back side are accessible.

Connectors -1- through -6- :

Fig 2: Connectors -1- Through -6-
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  1. Connector, Quad Block
  2. Not Assigned
  3. Connector, Radio Antenna
  4. Connector, Radio Antenna
  5. Connector for Video Signals
  6. Connector, DAB (Digital Audio Broadcasting)/satellite tuner antenna

-- Squeeze the tabs on the connector -arrows-.

Fig 3: Squeeze The Tabs On The Multi-Pin Connector
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-- Move the locking bracket in direction of the -arrow-. The connector will be pushed out at the same time.

Fig 4: Move The Retainer In Direction Of The -Arrow-.
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-- Push the retainer -A- onto the audio/video connector and move the mount in direction -B-. The connector will be pushed out at the same time.

Fig 5: Push The Retainer -A- Onto The Audio/Video Connector
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-- Unlock the antenna connections -arrows- and disconnect the connectors.

Fig 6: Unlock The Antenna Connections
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Installing 

Install in reverse order of removal. Note the following:

Never push directly on the display or the buttons when inserting the radio/navigation display unit control module -J503-. Doing so could damage the Radio/Navigation Display Unit Control Module -J503-.

-- Check the coding, and re-code again, refer to Vehicle Diagnostic Tester.

Tightening Specifications