Repair Procedures: Removal

Disconnect the negative (-) battery terminal.
Remove the center facia lower panel (A). (Refer to CRASH PAD ) after pulling it by using regular screw driver (-) at part (A). Take care of fixing clips (B).

Fig 1: Identifying Center Facia Lower Panel
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Remove the center facia panel (A) after loosening the screws. Avoid damaging retaining clips.

Fig 2: Identifying Center Facia Panel With Screws
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Remove the connectors of center facia panel.

Fig 3: Identifying Center Facia Panel Connectors
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Remove the mounting screws then remove the center air vent (A).

Fig 4: Identifying Center Air Vent Mounting Screws
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Remove the mounting screws then remove the audio unit (A).

Fig 5: Identifying Audio Unit Mounting Screws
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Remove the audio unit after disconnecting the audio connectors and cable.

Fig 6: Identifying Audio Connectors And Cable
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