Audio Unit Removal/Installation

Audio Unit Removal/Installation

SRS components are located in this area. Review the SRS component location Locations, and the precautions and procedures Service and Repair in the SRS section before doing repairs or service.

Except DX model

NOTE:

- Put on gloves to protect your hands.
- Take care not to scratch the dashboard and related parts.
- Lay a workshop towel under the parts when working on them to protect the face panel from scratches or other damage.
- Do not work in a dusty or dirty place.
- Discharge static electricity from your body before and during the work.
- Do not touch the circuit board(s) with your bare hands.
- Do not work with dirty hands.
- Be careful not to fold the flat plate cable.
- Do not touch the terminal connector of the flat plate cable with your bare hands (If you have touched it, wipe it off thoroughly.).
- Eject all the discs before remove the audio unit to prevent damaging the CD player's load mechanism.
- If you are replacing the audio unit, write down the audio presets (if possible), and enter them into the new audio unit.

1. Make sure you have anti-theft codes for the audio system.

2. Open the center pocket, and remove the center pocket cover (A).

3. Remove the center lower trim Dashboard Center Lower Trim Removal/Installation.

4. Remove the bolt (A).

5. Lower the glove box Service and Repair.

6. Use the sturdy wooden handle of a hammer (A) to push out the audio unit from behind the unit.

NOTE: Take care not to damage the connector (B).

7. Lift the panel, taking care not to damage the dashboard. Insert the appropriate tool into the gap between the dashboard and the panel, then release the clips in order from the gap side.

8. Pull out the center panel (A).

9. Disconnect the connectors (B), then remove the center panel.

10. Remove the mounting screws and bracket (A) from the audio unit (B).

11. Remove the screws and the audio unit (A) from the center panel (B).

12. Remove the screws and LCD plate (A) and the display assembly (B) from center panel (C).

13. Install the audio unit in the reverse order of removal, and note these items:

- Make sure all connectors are secure.
- If needed, enter the anti-theft codes for the audio system.
- Set the clock.

14. Give the new anti-theft codes to the customer if the audio unit is replaced.

DX model

NOTE:

- Put on gloves to protect your hands.
- Take care not to scratch the dashboard and related parts.
- Lay a workshop towel under the parts when working on them to protect the face panel from scratches or other damage.
- Do not work in a dusty or dirty place.
- Discharge static electricity from your body before and during the work.
- Do not touch the circuit board(s) with your bare hands.
- Do not work with dirty hands.
- Be careful not to fold the flat plate cable.
- Do not touch the terminal connector of the flat plate cable with your bare hands (If you have touched it, wipe it off thoroughly.).
- Eject all the discs before remove the audio unit to prevent damaging the CD player's load mechanism.
- If you are replacing the audio unit, write down the audio presets (if possible), and enter them into the new audio unit.

1. Make sure you have anti-theft codes for the audio system.

2. Open the center pocket, and remove the center pocket cover (A).

3. Remove the center lower trim Dashboard Center Lower Trim Removal/Installation.

4. Remove the bolt (A).

5. Lower the glove box Service and Repair.

6. Push out the audio unit (A) from behind the unit, taking care not to damage the audio pocket (B) and the connector (C).

NOTE: Use your hand, do not use tools to push out the audio pocket and connector.

7. Lift the panel, taking care not to damage the dashboard. Insert the appropriate tool into the gap between the dashboard and the panel, then release the clips in order from the gap side.

8. Pull out the center panel (A).

9. Disconnect the connectors (B), then remove the center panel.

10. Remove the mounting bolts (A) and screws from the audio unit (B), then remove the bracket (C).

11. Remove the audio unit (A) and audio pocket (B) from the center panel (C).

12. Remove the knobs (A) from the audio unit (B).